Introduction Ardalis.GuardClauses is a package in .NET created by Steve Smith (also known by his alias, Ardalis), who is an experienced software architect and developer. The package is designed to…
Guard Clauses
The Bulkhead Pattern
Introduction In microservices and distributed systems, resilience and fault tolerance are not just buzzwords but essential components of system design. The Bulkhead Pattern, borrowed from naval architecture, offers an approach…
Understanding Task.Yield
Introduction Asynchronous programming has become a cornerstone in modern C# development, especially for applications that require high responsiveness and scalability. Among the plethora of tools and keywords at the disposal…
Underused Moq Features
Introduction One of the most underused features of Moq, is its ability to handle callbacks and custom method implementations. While many developers are familiar with the basic setup and verification…
Inserting Records with Identity Fields and Retrieving IDs for Future Use
Introduction With SQL databases, a frequent task is to insert a record into a table that includes an Identity Field. Following this insertion, retrieving this newly generated ID for subsequent…
Understanding GetRequiredService in .NET: Enhancing Dependency Injection
Introduction: In the world of .NET, Dependency Injection (DI) has emerged as a key practice, significantly enhancing how developers handle dependencies in their applications. At the heart of this practice…
Strongly Typed Configuration in .NET8
Introduction In the latest iteration of .NET, specifically .NET 8, there's an enhanced way to manage configuration settings. This approach involves using strongly typed classes and the IOptions pattern, a…
API Mocking with Mockoon
Introduction API mocking is an essential part of modern web development, allowing developers to simulate server responses and streamline the testing process. Mockoon is one of the simplest and most…
The Power of Back-End-for-Front-End (BFF) in Decoupling Front-End and Back-End Services
Introduction The Back-End-for-Front-End (BFF) pattern is a key architectural approach in modern web development. It is used for its ability to separate front-end and back-end services. This article explores how…
Checking IP/Ports are Open for Business
Checking IP/Ports are open is easy enough. You can use various tools depending on your operating system: On Windows: Use telnet <IP address> <port> in the Command Prompt. If telnet…