Using null conditional and null coalescing operators for assignment in C#

The null conditional operator just got an upgrade.. we can do assignments with it now! Let’s see it in action.

  Dec 3, 2025 ·  4 min

Using Extension Members in C# 14

Extension members take extension methods to the next level. Let’s see how to use this new C# 14 feature.

  Dec 2, 2025 (rev. Dec 3, 2025) ·  7 min

A comparison of DateTime to DateTimeOffset

Should you use DateTime or DateTimeOffset? Well, it depends…

  Sep 6, 2025 (rev. Oct 30, 2025) ·  5 min

How to Use GetStockIcon for WinForms in .NET 8

Buried deep in the list of .NET 8 improvements for WinForms is the GetStockIcon method. It gives us a way to access stock Windows icons at runtime for the OS the app is running on. Let’s check it out.

  Dec 18, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  5 min

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.

  Dec 14, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  5 min

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.

  Dec 13, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  5 min

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!

  Dec 10, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  6 min

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.

  Dec 8, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  6 min

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.

  Dec 5, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  5 min

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.

  Dec 3, 2024 (rev. Oct 11, 2025) ·  5 min