Using Primary Constructors with Classes and Structs in C# 12 / .NET 8
As part of C# 12, we got a new feature called primary constructors. Let’s see how they work and what we can do with them.
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Records, Classes and Equality in C# 9 / .NET 5
The record modifier can define properties and equality in our classes for us, saving time and keeping our code cleaner. Let’s see how it works!
Set-based LINQ - ExceptBy, IntersectBy, UnionBy, DistinctBy
The .NET team has made some helpful additions to LINQ in recent years. Today let’s check out the various set-based updates from C# 10 / .NET 6.
Using MinBy and MaxBy in C# 10 / .NET 6
The .NET team has made some helpful additions to LINQ over the last few years. Today let’s check out MinBy and MaxBy from C# 10 / .NET 6.
Using CountBy and AggregateBy in C# 13 / .NET 9
It’s great to see Microsoft still giving us new things in LINQ. With C# 13 / .NET 9, we get CountBy and AggregateBy, so let’s see how to use them.
Async, CancellationToken, and IProgress in 5 Short Examples
Async code isn’t always intuitive, but practicing helps. Let’s take a look at Async, CancellationToken, and IProgress, in a few short examples.
Using TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider in WinForms
Testing .NET code involving time has always been a pain, but the TimeProvider class (backported to the .NET Framework) gives us awesome new tools.
SSRS won't show the updated default value for a parameter
Changed the default value for a report parameter, but it’s not actually updating in SSRS? That’s by design. Let’s find a way around it.
How to use (and test) TimeProvider timers in .NET
Testing timers in C# is difficult, but .NET 8 (C# 12) adds an abstract TimeProvider class that makes it easier. Let’s take a closer look.
How to use TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider (time abstraction in .NET)
Testing time in C# is difficult, but .NET 8 (C# 12) adds an abstract TimeProvider class that makes it easier. Let’s take a closer look.