C# Tip: Advanced Switch Expressions and Switch Statements using filters

We all use switch statements in our code. Do you use them at their full potential? Continue reading

How to download an online file and store it on file system with C#

Downloading a file from a remote resource seems an easy task: download the byte stream and copy it to a local file. Beware of edge cases! Continue reading

C# Tip: Format Interpolated Strings

Interpolated strings are those built with the $ symbol, that you can use to create strings using existing variables or properties. Did you know that you can apply custom formattings to such values? Continue reading

Davide's Code and Architecture Notes - Postel's law for API Robustness

A system should be robust: it should be able to resist change and, well, not generate regressions. Postel’s law helps define a mindset to create robust APIs. Continue reading

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

Health Checks in .NET: 2 ways to check communication with MongoDB

Health Checks are fundamental to keep track of the health of a system. How can we check if MongoDB is healthy? 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