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Make vs Just vs Mise vs go-task for .NET Apps in 2026
A grounded comparison of Make, Just, Mise, and go-task for a .NET appss in 2026, with equivalent task files, tradeoffs, and a clear winner.
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The Complete Guide to Secret Rotation in .NET Microservices with HashiCorp Vault Agent: From VaultSharp to Zero-Downtime Sidecar
Learn how to rotate PostgreSQL and RabbitMQ credentials in .NET microservices, why VaultSharp and env-var injection break down, and how Vault Agent plus reloadable appsettings.json gives you zero-downtime secret rotation.
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SBOM Vulnerability Scanning in .NET 10 with CycloneDX and Dependency-Track
Learn how to generate CycloneDX SBOM files for a .NET 10 app, run Dependency-Track with Docker Compose, upload SBOMs through API, configure vulnerability alerts, and automate the flow in GitHub Actions.
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Repo Registry for GitHub Copilot CLI: A Dedicated MCP Server for Multi-Repo .NET Work
Build a dedicated MCP repo registry for GitHub Copilot CLI so it can query live Git state, repo metadata, and cross-repo dependency relationships in one place.
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Per-Service Copilot Instructions for GitHub Copilot CLI: Keep Service Rules Close to the Repo
Keep repo-specific Copilot instructions close to each service so local invariants, generated-code boundaries, and validation steps stay with the code that owns them.
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Multi-Repo Workspace Setup for GitHub Copilot CLI: Context Across .NET Service Boundaries
Set up a shared workspace root for GitHub Copilot CLI so it can understand cross-repo .NET changes, repo ownership, and change order across service boundaries.
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Choosing the Right Caching Strategy in .NET 9
In this blog post, we explain popular caching strategies in .NET 9, including cache-aside, read-through, write-through, and write-behind—and introduce the new HybridCache feature. Learn how to choose and implement the best caching approach for your application’s speed, scalability, and consistency needs.
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Optimistic vs. Pessimistic Concurrency In .NET: Complete Guide with Examples
Learn the key differences between optimistic and pessimistic concurrency control in .NET, their pros & cons, and when to use each. This complete guide includes practical examples to help you manage data conflicts effectively in your applications.
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Concurrency vs. Parallelism in .NET: A Practical Guide
Discover the essential differences between concurrency and parallelism in .NET, and learn when to use each for maximum performance. This post explores practical patterns, real-world examples, and best practices to help you write efficient, high-throughput applications using modern .NET techniques.
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How to Choose the Right C# Collection
In this blog post, we will explain how to choose the right C# collection for your needs by outlining the key features and use cases of popular types like lists, dictionaries, and hash sets. You’ll learn when to use each collection to ensure your code is efficient and easy to maintain.
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Solid Principles In Depth
A deep dive into the SOLID principles—SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, and DIP—exploring object-oriented design with clear explanations, real-world examples.
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Evolution of ProblemDetails: From .NET Core 2.2 to .NET 9
This article traces the remarkable journey of error handling in .NET from its early days in .NET Core 2.2 through to the upcoming .NET 9. We explore how Microsoft transformed basic exception management into a sophisticated, standardized system.
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How to Implement Dependency Injection for .Net Core Console Applications
If you’re developing a.NET Core console application, you might notice that it lacks support out of the box for crucial features like dependency injection, logging, and [configuration]. But by using these strategies, you can organize your console application and make it simpler to maintain, just like in an ASP.NET Core application.
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