ASP.NET Core 10: Minimal API Validation, OpenAPI 3.1 YAML, and Blazor Prefetching

ASP.NET Core 10, released as part of .NET 10 LTS, delivers significant improvements for web API developers. The headline features—native Minimal API validation, OpenAPI 3.1 with YAML export, and Blazor WebAssembly prefetching—address common production pain points. This comprehensive guide explores each feature with production-ready patterns, migration strategies, and performance considerations for enterprise web applications. What’s […]

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EF Core 10: Vector Search, LeftJoin/RightJoin, and Full-Text Search on Cosmos DB

Entity Framework Core 10, released alongside .NET 10, introduces features that position it as a first-class choice for AI-powered applications. The headline addition—vector search support—enables semantic similarity queries directly in LINQ, while new LeftJoin/RightJoin operators and Cosmos DB full-text search round out a release focused on modern data access patterns. This comprehensive guide explores each […]

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C# 14 Deep Dive: Extension Members, Field Keyword, and Null-Conditional Assignment in Production

C# 14, released alongside .NET 10 in November 2025, introduces features that significantly reduce boilerplate and enhance expressiveness. Three standout additions—Extension Members, the field keyword, and Null-Conditional Assignment—address long-standing developer pain points. This comprehensive guide explores each feature with production-ready patterns, performance considerations, and migration strategies for existing codebases. What’s New in C# 14: Feature […]

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Mastering C# Records: When, Why, and How to Use Them in Production

After years of working with C# in enterprise environments, I’ve seen developers struggle with the same question: when should I use a record instead of a class? The answer isn’t as straightforward as the documentation suggests. In this article, I’ll share my perspective on records—battle-tested patterns, surprising gotchas, and the decision framework I use in […]

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Azure Container Apps Dynamic Sessions: Secure Code Execution for AI Agents

AI agents that can write and execute code introduce significant security risks—from data exfiltration to resource abuse. Azure Container Apps Dynamic Sessions provides a solution: ephemeral, sandboxed execution environments that isolate agent-generated code from your production infrastructure. This comprehensive guide explores how to implement secure code execution for AI code interpreters, automated testing agents, and […]

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Case Study: Enterprise Healthcare Integration – Building a HIPAA-Compliant Patient-Provider Platform

The Challenge: Healthcare Integration at Scale Solution Architecture: High-Level Design (HLD) ⚖️ COMPLIANCE HIPAA Requirements Met: All PHI encrypted using AES-256 (at rest) and TLS 1.3 (in transit). Comprehensive audit logging captures all data access events with immutable records stored in Azure Monitor. Access controls implement principle of least privilege using Azure AD RBAC with […]

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