C# 9.0 is arguably the most significant update to the language since LINQ in C# 3.0. It introduces a functional paradigm shift with Records, cementing immutability as a first-class citizen. In this article, we will go beyond the syntax and explore how these features change the way we design Domain Models and DTOs. The Problem […]
Read more →Author: Nithin Mohan TK
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.NET 5 Migration: Real World Lessons
Migrating a large enterprise monolith to .NET 5 is different from upgrading a “Hello World” app. We share lessons learned from migrating 50+ microservices, including handling breaking changes in ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework. Breaking Change: JSON Serialization System.Text.Json is the default now. If you rely heavily on Newtonsoft.Json quirks, switching is painful. Target Framework […]
Read more →Developer Predictions for 2021
Crystal ball time. Based on the trends of 2020, here is what I think 2021 holds for software developers. 1. Hybrid Work is the New Normal Companies will not go back to 100% office presence. Tools for async collaboration will explode. Docs-as-code and written culture will become essential skills. 2. Kubernetes vanishes (mostly) Developers are […]
Read more →.NET 6 Preview: What’s on the Roadmap
With .NET 5 shipped, Microsoft is effectively executing on its annual release cadence. .NET 6 is scheduled for November 2021. Based on GitHub issues and planning docs, here is what we can expect from the next Long Term Support (LTS) release. MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) The evolution of Xamarin.Forms into MAUI was delayed from .NET […]
Read more →React Server Components: The Future of React?
Late 2020 brought a preview of “React Server Components” (RSC). This is a paradigm shift. Unlike Server-Side Rendering (SSR) which merely sends HTML, RSCs allow components to run exclusively on the server, never sending their code to the client bundle. Client vs Server Components The Zero-Bundle-Size Promise If a component uses a large library (like […]
Read more →Azure Bicep: ARM Templates You’ll Actually Want to Write
Continuing our coverage of Project Bicep (now v0.3), this version introduces loops, conditional deployment, and modules, making it a viable replacement for ARM JSON in production. Loops Conditional Deployment Key Takeaways Bicep is transpiled to ARM JSON `bicep build main.bicep`. IntelliSense works for all Azure resources immediately. Much easier to read and review in Pull […]
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