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Don’t use the C# var keyword everywhere in your code just to be consistent

Don’t use the var keyword everywhere in your code base just to be consistent. If using var removes clarity for … Continue reading Don’t use the C# var keyword everywhere in your code just to be consistent

Easier immutability with Init only properties in C# 9

C# 9 shipped with .NET 5 in November. One change included is init only properties which allow us to have … Continue reading Easier immutability with Init only properties in C# 9

Parsing a nested value from a JSON string in .NET Core 3 without needing a DTO

.NET doesn’t use Newtonsoft by default anymore (since .NET Core 3.0). A lot of the examples online show how to use … Continue reading Parsing a nested value from a JSON string in .NET Core 3 without needing a DTO

Generating sequential GUIDs which sort correctly in SQL Server in .net

Using a non sequential GUID in either a clustered or non clustered index is not ideal from a performance point … Continue reading Generating sequential GUIDs which sort correctly in SQL Server in .net

Converting numbers to strings without scientific notation in C#

C# will automatically convert numbers which are of type float, double or decimal and have a lot of precision (lots … Continue reading Converting numbers to strings without scientific notation in C#

Discouraging use of the var keyword and ternary if operator

I would always favour typing more code to make it more explicit, more readable and to ensure consistency in style … Continue reading Discouraging use of the var keyword and ternary if operator