aka The Bald Bearded Builder
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C# 14 adds support for unbound generic types in nameof, so you can write nameof(Logger<>) and nameof(Dictionary<,>) without supplying throwaway type arguments. This post explains the syntax, shows practical examples for logs, exceptions, and attributes, and clarifies how nameof differs from typeof in this context.
EF Core 10 introduces LeftJoin and RightJoin to make outer joins readable and intuitive. This article shows how these methods translate to SQL, how to migrate from GroupJoin and DefaultIfEmpty, and how to handle nulls and filters without breaking semantics. You will also see patterns for composite keys, aggregates, and provider caveats, all with short, focused examples.
Reviewing the pros & cons of building .NET APIs with controllers, Minimal API or FastEndpoints
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