C# Tip: Access items from the end of the array using the ^ operator

Shorter code is often easier to read. Not always, but often. And the ^ operator can make your code easier to read and less error-prone Continue reading

C# Tip: Initialize lists size to improve performance

Lists have an inner capacity. Every time you add more items than the current Capacity, you add performance overhead. How to prevent it? Continue reading

C# Tip: List Pattern to match an collection against a sequence of patterns

By using list patterns on an array or a list you can check whether a it contains the values you expect in a specific position. Continue reading

C# Tip: do NOT use nameof to give constants a value

In C#, nameof can be quite useful. But it has some drawbacks, if used the wrong way. Continue reading

C# Tip: LINQ's Enumerable.Range to generate a sequence of consecutive numbers

If you need a sequence of numbers, you can pick two ways: use a While loop, or use Enumerable.Range Continue reading

C# Tip: Raise synchronous events using Timer (and not a While loop)

When you need to fire synchronous events, don’t use a while(true) loop: use a Timer! Continue reading

C# Tip: use the @ prefix when a name is reserved

C#, as every other language, has several reserved keywords. Did you know that you can use them if you use the @ prefix? Continue reading