Today, we embark on a thrilling adventure into the heart of software development — upgrading a .NET API application to a newer, shinier version of the .NET framework. The Quest Begins: Identify Your Current .NET Version Our first task is to discover the current version of .NET that powers your API project. Open up that .csproj file and…

Greetings, software enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey into the realm of the Observer design pattern in ASP.NET Core, approaching this topic from a professional standpoint. In this guide, tailored for individuals with a serious interest in software design, we will delve into the Observer pattern through the lens…

You may be new to this, but by the end of this blog, you’ll have the skills to tackle errors and keep track of your application’s behavior like a pro. Buckle up; we’re diving in! Let’s Set the Stage with a Fun Problem Imagine you’re the brains behind a futuristic restaurant, “TechCafe,” where robots prepare and serve food…

Setting the Stage with a Fun Problem Imagine you’re the genius behind an online pizza delivery service called “PizzaExpress.” Your customers crave piping hot pizzas delivered to their doorsteps within 30 minutes. However, each order requires multiple database queries, and your app must serve these requests at lightning speed to meet that 30-minute deadline. How can you…

Caching is a superpower that can take your ASP.NET Core application to the next level. Imagine making your app faster, more responsive, and more efficient. It’s like giving your application a turbo boost. In this blog, we’ll explore the world of caching strategies in ASP.NET Core, and I promise, it’s…

In C#, both the ref and out keywords are used for passing parameters by reference. However, there are some differences between the two that are important to understand. When you pass a parameter by value, the function gets a copy of the parameter’s value. Any changes made to the parameter…

Introduction — Azure Blob Storage is a powerful cloud-based storage solution provided by Microsoft Azure that allows storing and managing large amounts of unstructured data, including videos. In this blog post, we will learn how to implement Azure Blob Storage in a .NET Core API for storing and managing videos. We will…

As a developer, ensuring the security of your API is crucial to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. With the release of .NET , Microsoft has introduced some changes to the way APIs are configured and secured. In this blog, we will explore best practices for securing your .NET…