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

Davide's Code and Architecture Notes - Understanding Elasticity and Scalability with Pokémon Go and TikTok

Elasticity and Scalability: two important Architectural attributes, similar but quite different 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