Dot NET Core and its technologies

Mastering Exception Handling in C#: Best Practices Unveiled! Exception Handling in C#: Best Practices Unveiled! Exception handling is crucial for writing reliable and robust C# applications. Let's dive into the best practices along with code examples to understand how to handle exceptions effectively. 1. Catch Specific Exceptions: Always catch specific exceptions rather than catching generic exceptions like Exception . This allows for tailored handling of different types of exceptions. try { // Code that may throw specific exceptions } catch (FileNotFoundException ex) { // Handle file not found exception } catch (ArgumentException ex) { // Handle argument-related exception } catch (Exception ex) { // Catch any other exceptions Console.WriteLine($"Unhandled exception: {ex.Message}"); } 2. Use Finally Blocks for Cleanup: ...

Exploring C# 9 Features Exploring C# 9 Features: Records, and Init-only Setters As a C# developer, staying updated with the latest language features can greatly enhance your coding efficiency. Let's delve into two key features introduced in C# 9: Records and Init-only setters. Records: Simplifying Immutable Data Types Records are a new type in C# 9 designed to simplify the creation of immutable data types. Here's how you can define a Record: public record Person { public string FirstName { get; init; } public string LastName { get; init; } } // Creating a new Person record var person = new Person { FirstName = "John", LastName = "Doe" }; In this example, the 'init' keyword in property declarations signifies that these properties can only be set during object initialization. The compiler automatically generates methods like Equals...

Fast SQL Bulk Inserts Fast SQL Bulk Inserts With C# and EF Core Whether you're building a data analytics platform, migrating a legacy system, or onboarding a surge of new users, there will likely come a time when you'll need to insert a massive amount of data into your database. Inserting the records one by one feels like watching paint dry in slow motion. Traditional methods won't cut it. So, understanding fast bulk insert techniques with C# and EF Core becomes essential. Options for Bulk Inserts In today's issue, we'll explore several options for performing bulk inserts in C#: Dapper EF Core EF Core Bulk Extensions SQL Bulk Copy Code: User Class public class User { public int Id { get; set; } public string Email { get; set; } public string FirstName { get; set; } public string LastName { get; set; } public string PhoneNumber { get; set; } } This isn't a complete list of bulk insert i...