WebView2, a browser for WinForms in .NET 5
In .NET 5, WinForms got a WebView2 control for displaying web pages.. even ones we create on-the-fly while the app's running. Let's kick the tires.
Hey there.
I'm a software dev with 15 years experience, primarily in C# and .NET, who's learned to value good docs, clear communication, Agile, and DevOps, as much as the code itself.
This blog is where I answer questions, post fixes, and write about topics I'm interested in... you're here, so maybe you are too.
While I enjoy coding and geeking out over tech, I'm just as happy out on the trail, kicking back with a beer, and spending time with family!
Skills and Expertise
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Software Development
I've spent most of the last 15 years using C# and the .NET stack in a variety of industries, and am always up for a challenge.
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DevOps
Whether it's Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Jenkins, etc, I've learned that DevOps and automation is key to reducing errors and catching issues as early as possible.
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Agile
Seeing Agile in action, I've grown to value how it makes the invisible visible and fosters communication.. esp important in the age of remote work.
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Documentation
What good is the code we write, if no one knows how to use or build upon it? Clear, relevant, accessible docs are important at all levels.
Recent Posts
TaskDialog, a new message box for WinForms in .NET 5
Selecting multiple directories with the FolderBrowserDialog in .NET 9
How to Use GetStockIcon for WinForms in .NET 8
Using Raw String Literals in C# 11 / .NET 7
Using Primary Constructors with Classes and Structs in C# 12 / .NET 8
Records, Classes and Equality in C# 9 / .NET 5
Set-based LINQ - ExceptBy, IntersectBy, UnionBy, DistinctBy
Using MinBy and MaxBy in C# 10 / .NET 6
Using CountBy and AggregateBy in C# 13 / .NET 9
Async, CancellationToken, and IProgress in 5 Short Examples
Using TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider in WinForms
SSRS won't show the updated default value for a parameter
How to use (and test) TimeProvider timers in .NET
How to use TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider (time abstraction in .NET)
Coding
Selecting multiple directories with the FolderBrowserDialog in .NET 9
One of the smaller updates to make it into .NET 9 for WinForms was allowing multi-selection in the FolderBrowserDialog. Let's see how.
How to Use GetStockIcon for WinForms in .NET 8
Using Raw String Literals in C# 11 / .NET 7
Using Primary Constructors with Classes and Structs in C# 12 / .NET 8
Records, Classes and Equality in C# 9 / .NET 5
Set-based LINQ - ExceptBy, IntersectBy, UnionBy, DistinctBy
Using MinBy and MaxBy in C# 10 / .NET 6
C#
Using Raw String Literals in C# 11 / .NET 7
C# 11 added raw string literals, not a life-altering new feature, but they could be useful in the right circumstances. Let's see how to use them.
Using Primary Constructors with Classes and Structs in C# 12 / .NET 8
Records, Classes and Equality in C# 9 / .NET 5
Set-based LINQ - ExceptBy, IntersectBy, UnionBy, DistinctBy
Using MinBy and MaxBy in C# 10 / .NET 6
Using CountBy and AggregateBy in C# 13 / .NET 9
If/else vs switch/case pattern matching
API
Similar endpoints, swagger pages, and a DevOps fail
After an unexpected debugging session, some thoughts on APIs, similar endpoints, swagger, and an ugly DevOps fail.
6 space-related APIs to check out ahead of the Artemis I launch
Searching historical newspapers with the Chronicling America API
Find info about an IP address with the IP Geolocation API
Access yesterday's Internet with the Wayback Machine API
A look at the many ways APIs can authorize access
