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Bind, validate, and reload configuration in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 with IOptions, IOptionsSnapshot, IOptionsMonitor, and IValidateOptions.
Master all 6 filter types in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - authorization, resource, action, exception, result, and endpoint filters with decision matrix and code.
Use FluentValidation 12 in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - endpoint filters for Minimal APIs, async validators, custom rules, and a decision matrix vs Data Annotations.
Master ASP.NET Core middleware in .NET 10 - execution order, custom middleware, IMiddleware, short-circuiting, and the middleware vs filters decision matrix with examples.
Master structured logging with Serilog in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - sinks, enrichers, OpenTelemetry, anti-patterns, correlation IDs, and production-ready config templates.
Containerize .NET 10 apps without a Dockerfile using dotnet publish. Image size benchmarks, Alpine vs Chiseled, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and more.
Starting with .NET 9, ASP.NET Core no longer includes Swagger by default in web API templates. With .NET 10, Microsoft has doubled down on native OpenAPI support with OpenAPI 3.1, improved transformers, and better tooling. If you're wondering what changed and what your options are now, here's everything you need to know.
Learn how to migrate from .sln to .slnx in .NET 10. Understand the new XML-based solution format, migration methods, CI/CD compatibility, and team adoption strategy.
20+ battle-tested .NET 10 tips from a senior developer - async best practices, EF Core optimization, DI patterns, caching, security, and more. Updated for 2026.
Implement pagination, sorting, and searching in ASP.NET Core Web API with EF Core 10. Offset & keyset pagination, dynamic sorting, and performance tips.
Configure one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships in EF Core with Fluent API. Code examples, cascade delete, and best practices.
Learn how to build production-ready ASP.NET Core Web APIs with Entity Framework Core using Domain-Driven Design, clean architecture patterns, and PostgreSQL. This comprehensive guide covers CRUD operations, code-first migrations, minimal APIs, and industry best practices for .NET developers.