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Roundup #71: C# Source Generators, MsQuic, CoreBoy, Channels

Introducing C# Source Generators We’re pleased to introduce the first preview of Source Generators, a new C# compiler feature that lets C# developers inspect user code and generate new C# source files that can be added to a compilation. This is done via a new kind of component that we’re calling a Source Generator. Link: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/introducing-c-source-generators/ MsQuic is Open Source Microsoft is open sourcing our QUIC library, MsQuic, on GitHub under an MIT license. MsQuic is a cross-platform, general-purpose library that implements the QUIC transport protocol. QUIC is being standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). MsQuic is a client and server solution optimized for… Read More »Roundup #71: C# Source Generators, MsQuic, CoreBoy, Channels

Roundup #67: Cert Expiration Check, Should I use MicroServices? StackOverflow Survey, gRPC-Web

Here are the things that caught my eye recently in .NET.  I’d love to hear what you found most interesting this week.  Let me know in the comments or on Twitter. Certificate Expiration Check I thought this was a pretty cool idea and an easy way to keep track of expiring certs. Link: https://github.com/ardalis/CertExpirationCheck Should I Use A Microservices Architecture? Are you considering adopting a microservices architecture? Won’t it fix all your problems? Join me for a look into the realities of microservices! Link: https://www.jamesmichaelhickey.com/microservices-architecture/ 2020 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Thank you for taking the 2020 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, the… Read More »Roundup #67: Cert Expiration Check, Should I use MicroServices? StackOverflow Survey, gRPC-Web

Roundup #64: Migrate from JSON.NET to System.Text.Json, Endpoint Debugging, ToQueryString, CreateDbCommand

Here are the things that caught my eye recently in .NET.  I’d love to hear what you found most interesting this week.  Let me know in the comments or on Twitter. How to migrate from Newtonsoft.Json to System.Text.Json This article shows how to migrate from Newtonsoft.Json to System.Text.Json. System.Text.Json focuses primarily on performance, security, and standards compliance. It has some key differences in default behavior and doesn’t aim to have feature parity with Newtonsoft.Json. For some scenarios, System.Text.Json has no built-in functionality, but there are recommended workarounds. For other scenarios, workarounds are impractical. If your application depends on a missing feature, consider filing an issue to find out if… Read More »Roundup #64: Migrate from JSON.NET to System.Text.Json, Endpoint Debugging, ToQueryString, CreateDbCommand