Customer Success Engineer at Duende Software. Microsoft MVP. Content Creator. Opinions are my own.https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/a-dotnet-five-guide-from-idea-to-nuget-package/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/a-dotnet-five-guide-from-idea-to-nuget-package/As technology evolves and we progress as a community, I notice that older blog posts erode in their helpfulness. One of the topics I find myself constantly h...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/a-software-developers-guide-moving-to-windows-from-macos/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/a-software-developers-guide-moving-to-windows-from-macos/macOS is excellent, but you might need to use Windows as your primary development environment. Learn how to make the transition from an experienced developer.Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/access-background-services-from-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/access-background-services-from-aspnet-core/Learn how to access a IHostedService instance from an ASP.NET Core HTTP Request.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-a-property-to-the-top-level-statements-program-class/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-a-property-to-the-top-level-statements-program-class/How to add a property to a top-level statement Program classTue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-custom-database-functions-for-entity-framework-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-custom-database-functions-for-entity-framework-core/Learn to integrate database functions into your Entity Framework Core DbContext to help increase app performance. The post includes code and sample.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-ef-core-migrations-to-dotnet-aspire-solutions/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-ef-core-migrations-to-dotnet-aspire-solutions/Adding new EF Core migrations to a solution powered by .NET AspireTue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-headers-to-a-response-in-aspnet-5/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-headers-to-a-response-in-aspnet-5/Learn to add any HTTP header to an ASP.NET response. Helpful for building HTTP APIs. The post includes C# code samples.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-ms-sql-server-json-support-to-entity-framework-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-ms-sql-server-json-support-to-entity-framework-core/Adding JSON_VALUE and JSON_QUERY to an Entity Framework Core DbContext instance using MS SQL ServerTue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-svelte-to-aspnet-core-projects/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/add-svelte-to-aspnet-core-projects/Learn to integrate Svelte components into an existing ASP.NET Core web application in this step-by-step guide.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-a-readme-to-nuget-package-landing-pages/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-a-readme-to-nuget-package-landing-pages/Using the PackageReadmeFile in PropertyGroup to show your readme on NuGet.orgTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-alt-text-to-twitter-images-using-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-alt-text-to-twitter-images-using-csharp/Using Twitter's V2 API to add alt text programmatically to tweeted imagesTue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-clarity-to-dotnet-minimal-hosting/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-clarity-to-dotnet-minimal-hosting/Using deconstruction to add more clarity to .NET's minimal hosting apis.Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-experimental-http-methods-to-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/adding-experimental-http-methods-to-aspnet-core/Adding Experimental HTTP Methods to Minimal API endpoints and ASP.NET Core MVCTue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/alpinejs-polling-aspnet-core-apis-for-updates/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/alpinejs-polling-aspnet-core-apis-for-updates/Using Alpine.Js with JavaScript to poll an ASP.NET Core API endpointTue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/animate-a-mic-drop-with-xamarin-dot-forms/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/animate-a-mic-drop-with-xamarin-dot-forms/Learn to use Xamarin.Forms animation API to animate emojis. A great beginner's getting-started guide with .NET C# code sample. 🎤Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspdotnet-core-localization-jump-start/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspdotnet-core-localization-jump-start/Learn to integrate localization into your ASP.NET Core applications to reach a broader web audience. It's called the WORLD WIDE WEB for a reason.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-6-mvc-upgrade-systemtextjson-serialization-issues/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-6-mvc-upgrade-systemtextjson-serialization-issues/Upgrading ASP.NET Core MVC apps can surface JSON serialization issues. Learn how to fix them.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-and-chunking-http-cookies/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-and-chunking-http-cookies/Using the ChunkingCookieManager to chunk HTTP Cookies in ASP.NET CoreTue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-display-description-tag-helper/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-display-description-tag-helper/An ASP.NET Core Tag Helper to Use the DisplayAttribute Description for HTML UI elementsTue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-interview-questions-and-answers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-interview-questions-and-answers/A set of hypothetical questions to ask during an ASP.NET Core developer positionTue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-ioptions-configuration/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-ioptions-configuration/Learn how we can use the IOptions interface in an ASP.NET application to read from configuration files.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-javascript-collocated-taghelper/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-javascript-collocated-taghelper/An asp.net core tag helper to reference collocated javascript files automaticallyTue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-middleware-registration/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-middleware-registration/Explore a new approach to registering middleware in your ASP.NET Core apps. Learn about the upsides and downsides of this unique method.Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-minimal-api-endpoint-filters/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-minimal-api-endpoint-filters/An introduction to IEndpointFilter for ASP.NET Core Minimal APIsTue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-pdf-previews-and-downloads/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-pdf-previews-and-downloads/Tell me if you've heard this one before. You spend months working with UI and UX experts, building what you think is theTue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-placeholder-images-with-imagesharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-placeholder-images-with-imagesharp/Using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Web to create a placeholder service in ASP.NET CoreTue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-ssr-web-components-and-enhance-wasm/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-core-ssr-web-components-and-enhance-wasm/Using Enhance Wasm to bring server-side rendered web components to ASP.NET CoreTue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-docker-gotchas-and-workarounds/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/aspnet-docker-gotchas-and-workarounds/I've recently been working with [Docker](https://docker.com) deployments to get my ASP.NET Core applications into the hands of more developers. The whole exp...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/automate-your-blog-with-github-actions/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/automate-your-blog-with-github-actions/Use GitHub Actions to automate processes and timed tasks to add functionality to your static site generator and blog. Straightforward, fun, and powerful.Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/avoid-csharp-9-record-gotchas/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/avoid-csharp-9-record-gotchas/C# 9 brings with it Record types. Learn about the caveats when applying this type to your codebase to avoid any potential pitfalls. C# examples included.Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/azure-functions-on-macos-with-jetbrains-rider/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/azure-functions-on-macos-with-jetbrains-rider/Find out how to run an Azure Emulator on macOS when developing using Azure Functions. Works whether you are using .NET, JavaScript, or other supported languages.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/base64-encoding-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/base64-encoding-with-csharp/Learn to encode and decode string values into their Base64 representations. Useful for API use cases. See how to use it with the Spotify API.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/battling-spam-in-your-aspnet-core-applications-with-akismet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/battling-spam-in-your-aspnet-core-applications-with-akismet/Utilizing Akismet in your ASP.NET Core applications can help reduce unsolicited and unwanted form spam. Follow this guide and reduce junk today.Sat, 04 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/bebop-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/bebop-with-csharp/Learn to use efficient communication transport protocol Bebop in your .NET applications. Build a C# TCP server and client that communicate using Bebop.Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/being-more-productive-with-the-jetbrains-rider-debugger/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/being-more-productive-with-the-jetbrains-rider-debugger/The JetBrains Rider debugger is different yet powerful. Learn how to utilize its features to be the most productive developer you can be in this quick guide.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blackout/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blackout/Black Lives Matters. Donate at https://blacklivesmatter.com/Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazor-and-cancelling-asynchronous-calls-with-cancellationtokensource/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazor-and-cancelling-asynchronous-calls-with-cancellationtokensource/Learn to cancel Tasks with CancellationTokenSource in Blazor apps.Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazor-html-forms-submitting-and-antiforgery-tokens/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazor-html-forms-submitting-and-antiforgery-tokens/Understanding HTML forms in Blazor Server-side Rendering ScenariosTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazor-javascript-isolation-modules-and-dynamic-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazor-javascript-isolation-modules-and-dynamic-csharp/Explore JavaScript module isolation using ASP.NET and Blazor. Learn to isolate JavaScript code to avoid module conflicts. C# and JS sample code included.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazors-css-isolation-deep-issue-and-solution/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/blazors-css-isolation-deep-issue-and-solution/Fixing the ::deep pseudo-selector for Blazor CSS isolationTue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/boost-aspnet-core-performance-with-static-content/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/boost-aspnet-core-performance-with-static-content/Use a command-line tool to generate ASP.NET Core endpoints to static HTML files.Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/bridging-the-dotnet-cross-platform-divide-with-docker/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/bridging-the-dotnet-cross-platform-divide-with-docker/This post will explain the use of Docker containers to build a truly cross-platform development experience. Learn about databases, cloud emulators, and more.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/build-a-giphy-search-with-aspnetcore/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/build-a-giphy-search-with-aspnetcore/Learn to use the GIPHY REST API to build an ASP.NET Razor pages application. The sample app will allow us to search for our favorite memes.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/build-dotnet-search-experiences-with-lunr-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/build-dotnet-search-experiences-with-lunr-core/Using Lunr and Lunr-Core to build search experiences for .NET appsTue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-a-more-inclusive-microsoft-valuable-professional-program/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-a-more-inclusive-microsoft-valuable-professional-program/The Microsoft Valuable Professional program is an opaque and befuddling awards process. This article proposes changes that could help grow the program in more inclusive ways.Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-a-persistent-counter-with-alpinejs/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-a-persistent-counter-with-alpinejs/Using the JavaScript library Alpine.Js to recreate the Blazor Counter exampleTue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-html-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-html-with-csharp/[Hypertext Markup Language][html] is the first programming language many of us learn. Like chess, it's easy to learn but can take a lifetime to master. Its d...Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-mono-repositories-with-github-actions/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/building-mono-repositories-with-github-actions/Building a monorepo with GitHub Actions build script.Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/bulk-import-records-into-sqlite-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/bulk-import-records-into-sqlite-csharp/Importing millions of records into SQLIte as quickly as possibleTue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/calculate-moon-phase-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/calculate-moon-phase-with-csharp/Learn to use .NET to calculate the current phase of the moon. Given a hemisphere and a date, we can estimate and display the phase using emojis—all samples in C#Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/capitalize-first-letter-of-words-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/capitalize-first-letter-of-words-with-csharp/Learn to use C# and .NET's TextInfo and CultureInfo to capitalize words appropriately according to locale. Efficiently and effectively solve this vexing problem.Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/chain-lambdas-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/chain-lambdas-in-dotnet/Learn this obscure behavior of C# Lambdas that allows developers to chain multiple calls together. A fun post for all .NET developers.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/change-csharp-record-comparison-with-source-generators/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/change-csharp-record-comparison-with-source-generators/Using Source Generators we can modify C# records' value comparisonTue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/checked-and-unchecked-arithmetic-operations-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/checked-and-unchecked-arithmetic-operations-in-dotnet/Avoiding OverflowException when using arithmetic operationsTue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/client-side-image-previews-with-javascript/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/client-side-image-previews-with-javascript/Using FileReader to process an image client-side for a previewTue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/coding-the-road-runner-while-loop-meme/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/coding-the-road-runner-while-loop-meme/Using C#, we code the road runner meme in a bright and colorful console app—a great post for beginners just learning C#.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/combining-11ty-static-site-generator-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/combining-11ty-static-site-generator-with-aspnet-core/Combining 11ty Static Site Generator with ASP.NET Core for maximum awesomeness.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/common-files-dotnet-solution/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/common-files-dotnet-solution/Learn about the most common files you might encounter in a .NET solution and what they mean.Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/common-usecases-for-dotnet-reflection/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/common-usecases-for-dotnet-reflection/Explore common usages for .NET reflection and when and where to use this essential feature set. Includes accessing private fields, invoking methods, and more.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/community-question-working-with-data-in-an-http-api/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/community-question-working-with-data-in-an-http-api/Explore a proposed solution to a Reddit community question with working examples and benchmarks. A fun experiment with multiple outcomes.Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/compress-strings-with-dotnet-and-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/compress-strings-with-dotnet-and-csharp/Use Brotli and Gzip compression in .NET to reduce string sizes.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/conditionally-apply-linq-clauses/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/conditionally-apply-linq-clauses/Learn this technique, which will help you apply LINQ filters based on a boolean condition. The C# extension works with Entity Framework and more.Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/confirmation-dialogs-with-htmx-and-sweetalert/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/confirmation-dialogs-with-htmx-and-sweetalert/Using the SweetAlert library to show a nicer confirmation dialog when using HtmxTue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/consuming-dotnet-webassembly-from-javascript-in-the-browser/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/consuming-dotnet-webassembly-from-javascript-in-the-browser/Showing how to load a .NET WASM file in a browser host and using the functionality from JavaScriptTue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/consuming-soap-apis-in-dotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/consuming-soap-apis-in-dotnet-core/Learn to connect to legacy protocol SOAP using modern .NET Core and C#. It is easier than you think it is, and there's code to prove it.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/contribute-top-ten-impactful-dotnet-oss-2020/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/contribute-top-ten-impactful-dotnet-oss-2020/Find out which .NET open source projects are making a significant impact in 2020 on the community and how you can help contribute to all these fantastic projects.Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/convert-a-csharp-object-to-almost-any-format/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/convert-a-csharp-object-to-almost-any-format/Learn to convert your C# objects to JSON, XML, YAML, CSV, and TOML. It's easier than you think, and it opens up a world of possibilities.Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-a-twitter-share-liquid-tag-for-jekyll/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-a-twitter-share-liquid-tag-for-jekyll/One of the benefits of using a static site generator is the infinite room for customization. The burden of using a static site generator is the endless room ...Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-a-zip-file-using-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-a-zip-file-using-dotnet/Create a ZIP file with .NET and C# with working examples.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-context-based-programming-models-with-dotnet-6/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-context-based-programming-models-with-dotnet-6/Use top-level statements, global usings, program type, and source generators to create context-based programming models.Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-dotnet-objects-without-calling-the-constructor/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/create-dotnet-objects-without-calling-the-constructor/Use System.Runtime.CompilerServices to create an object instance without calling the constructorTue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/creating-frictionless-projects-for-contributors/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/creating-frictionless-projects-for-contributors/Help .NET development teams plan solutions that help make team members more productive and happy. Follow these guidelines to optimize your chances for success.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/creating-random-numbers-with-dotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/creating-random-numbers-with-dotnet-core/Use .NET Core to generate both quick and cryptographically random numbers. The approach works in both C# and F# and across all versions of .NET Core.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-9-covariant-return-types/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-9-covariant-return-types/Explore the differences between covariance and covariant in C# 9. We'll try and understand these concepts together in this detailed post.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-converting-bytes-to-kb-mb-gb-and-tb/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-converting-bytes-to-kb-mb-gb-and-tb/Using System.Math to convert bytes to kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-pattern-matching-quick-guide-and-examples/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-pattern-matching-quick-guide-and-examples/With each new release of C#, **pattern matching** improves for C# developers. While developers do not widely use pattern matching today, we'll likely see its...Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-preprocessor-directives/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-preprocessor-directives/Learn to use .NET preprocessor directives in your C# apps to enable and disable specific code branches during compilation. Helpful when targetting multiple platforms.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-records-the-with-keyword-and-reference-types/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/csharp-records-the-with-keyword-and-reference-types/reference types on records can cause some strange bugs. Learn to avoid them in this post.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/cursor-paging-with-entity-framework-core-and-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/cursor-paging-with-entity-framework-core-and-aspnet-core/Use a cursor-based approach to page EF Core results from a SQL databaseTue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/customize-the-authorization-pipeline-in-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/customize-the-authorization-pipeline-in-aspnet-core/Using implementations of IAuthorizationHandler, IAuthorizationMiddlewareResultHandler, and more to customize the aspnetcore authorization pipelineTue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/decrypt-secrets-into-aspnet-core-mvc-action-arguments-using-action-filters/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/decrypt-secrets-into-aspnet-core-mvc-action-arguments-using-action-filters/Mapping decrypted secrets from a query string into action method parameters using action filters.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dependency-injection-with-avalonia-ui-apps/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dependency-injection-with-avalonia-ui-apps/Using dependency injection in your .NET Avalonia UI applicationTue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/deserialize-mastodon-user-xml-rss-feed/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/deserialize-mastodon-user-xml-rss-feed/Using XmlSerializer you can deserialize a Mastodon user's rss feed. C# classes are provided in this post.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/diagnosing-memory-leaks-in-azure-app-services-with-perfview/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/diagnosing-memory-leaks-in-azure-app-services-with-perfview/Nasty memory leaks can cost you time and money, especially in the cloud. Learn how to diagnose memory issues in Windows Azure using Perfview and memory dumps.Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dom-parsing-query-selectors-and-javascript-with-anglesharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dom-parsing-query-selectors-and-javascript-with-anglesharp/We use AngleSharp to investigate HTML, use query selectors to find DOM elements, and execute JavaScript, all from .NET and C#. Code samples included.Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-5-source-generators-jump-start/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-5-source-generators-jump-start/Get started with .NET 5's source generators. Included in this post are the steps necessary to get them working with a solution, along with JetBrains Rider.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-8-interceptors/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-8-interceptors/.NET 8 preview 6 introduces a preview feature of interceptorsTue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-8-timeprovider-and-unit-tests/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-8-timeprovider-and-unit-tests/Using dotnet 8 TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider to test existing date and time based code.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-class-diagrams-in-jetbrains-rider-with-plantuml/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-class-diagrams-in-jetbrains-rider-with-plantuml/How to use .NET CLI Tools with JetBrains Rider and PlantUML to create C# Class DiagramsTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-core-3-dot-0-allowsynchronousio-workaround/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-core-3-dot-0-allowsynchronousio-workaround/Some libraries for ASP.NET Core are yet to embrace an async approach. Learn how to opt into synchronous code execution for legacy dependencies.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-core-tab-completion-with-zsh/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-core-tab-completion-with-zsh/Users of Zsh will learn how to enable tab completion for the .NET CLI.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-database-integration-tests/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-database-integration-tests/Learn the best way to test your database-driven applications using integration testing. See how easy it is to test SQL using .NET and XUnit.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-debugger-launch-for-macos-and-linux/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-debugger-launch-for-macos-and-linux/An alternative to Debugger.Launch for macOS and Linux .NET appsTue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-maui-app-stopped-working-help/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-maui-app-stopped-working-help/Troubleshooting tips for .NET MAUI developmentTue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-maui-development-environment-set-up-walkthrough/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-maui-development-environment-set-up-walkthrough/Walking through the setup of a new .NET MAUI development environment for macOSTue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-one-line-scoped-initializers-with-dependency-injection/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-one-line-scoped-initializers-with-dependency-injection/An extension method for IServiceProvider to do one-line initialization for ASP.NET Core and .NET appsTue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-oss-docs-with-markdownsnippets/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-oss-docs-with-markdownsnippets/Learn to use MarkdownSnippets to generate .NET documentation from existing code. The most straightforward approach to building documentation with a build pipeline.Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-source-generators-finding-class-declarations/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-source-generators-finding-class-declarations/Use ISyntaxReceiver to find class declarations in a Roslyn Compilation instance.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-tasks-lists-foreach-and-problems/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-tasks-lists-foreach-and-problems/Using List.ForEach can cause issues when paired with async/awaitTue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-watch-launchsetting-for-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dotnet-watch-launchsetting-for-aspnet-core/A launch settings profile for dotnet-watch useable everywhereTue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dumb-developer-tricks-fizz-buzz-with-csharp-12-and-polly/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dumb-developer-tricks-fizz-buzz-with-csharp-12-and-polly/Using .NET C# 12 and Polly to solve the famous Fizz Buzz coding problemTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dynamic-htmx-islands-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/dynamic-htmx-islands-with-aspnet-core/Using TagHelpers to create an Htmx-powered Islands implementation for ASP.NET CoreTue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/ef-core-and-aspnet-core-cycle-issue-and-solution/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/ef-core-and-aspnet-core-cycle-issue-and-solution/Learn to avoid a cyclical serialization issue that developers will commonly experience when attempting to return an EF Core entity in an ASP.NET response.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/elasticsearch-indexing-of-us-phone-numbers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/elasticsearch-indexing-of-us-phone-numbers/Working with Elasticsearch and United States phone numbers can be tricky. Learn how to write analyzers that give users the best search results every time.Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/end-to-end-test-with-aspnet-core-xunit-and-playwright/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/end-to-end-test-with-aspnet-core-xunit-and-playwright/Write end-to-end tests for ASP.NET Core apps using XUnit and PlaywrightTue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/endpoint-debugging-in-asp-dot-net-core-3-applications/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/endpoint-debugging-in-asp-dot-net-core-3-applications/Use this Razor Pages technique to display all registered endpoints in your ASP.NET Core application. No more guessing if that endpoint is reachable or not.Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/enhance-aspdotnet-projects-with-jetbrains-annotations/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/enhance-aspdotnet-projects-with-jetbrains-annotations/Learn to use JetBrains Annotations in your codebase to enhance your ReSharper and Rider experiences. You'll be amazed at how much your developer experience can improve.Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/enrich-html-aspnet-razor-taghelpers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/enrich-html-aspnet-razor-taghelpers/Learn to use ASP.NET Razor tag helpers to add dynamic HTML at compile time. This approach can cut down on tedious HTML work in favor of a conventional one. C# included.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-6-multiple-result-sets-with-stored-procedures/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-6-multiple-result-sets-with-stored-procedures/Working with Entity Framework 6, stored procedures, and result sets can dramatically improve your application's performance. Learn how in this post.Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-5-interceptors/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-5-interceptors/Learn to use Entity Framework Core 5 interceptors to inspect and alter the behavior of LINQ queries. Useful for logging scenarios. C# code included.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-5-value-converters/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-5-value-converters/Explore Entity Framework Core 5 value converters and how they can allow for complex types to be used as part of a DbContext definition. It can also increase the performance of queries.Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-7-filtering-on-json-arrays/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-7-filtering-on-json-arrays/JSON support in Entity Framework Core and filtering on JSON collections in Microsoft SQL ServerTue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-connectionstrings-for-dotnet-apps/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-connectionstrings-for-dotnet-apps/How to configure some of the most popular database providers with Entity Framework Core.Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-conversions-for-logical-domain-types/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/entity-framework-core-conversions-for-logical-domain-types/Using .NET EF Core Converters to map logical domain types to database columnsTue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/event-queues-and-buffering-functions-with-javascript/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/event-queues-and-buffering-functions-with-javascript/Using JavaScript, an event queue that executes functions on a timed intervalTue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/exceptiondispatchinfo-and-capturing-exceptions/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/exceptiondispatchinfo-and-capturing-exceptions/Learn to use the ExceptionDispatchInfo class to hold exceptions and then throw them at a later time. Useful for scenarios where devs want to run clean up before crashing.Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/faster-dotnet-database-integration-tests-with-respawn-and-xunit/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/faster-dotnet-database-integration-tests-with-respawn-and-xunit/How to speed up database integration tests using Respawn and xUnit class fixturesTue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fibonacci-sequences-with-kotlin-csharp-and-fsharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fibonacci-sequences-with-kotlin-csharp-and-fsharp/Using different programming languages like C#, F#, and Kotlin to generate the Fibonacci sequenceTue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/find-prime-numbers-with-csharp-9/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/find-prime-numbers-with-csharp-9/A fun beginner tutorial that even experts can enjoy. Learn to find Prime numbers using C#.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/find-the-next-number-in-a-sequence-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/find-the-next-number-in-a-sequence-with-csharp/Using C# and a bit of logic, we can find the next number in any given sequence. Useful for generating a collection of data for your .NET apps.Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/five-critical-things-before-working-with-11ty/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/five-critical-things-before-working-with-11ty/Five pieces of knowledge I wish I knew before working with 11ty, the JavaScript-based static site generator. Get a jump start using this fantastic tool.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/five-of-the-most-common-kinds-of-nuget-packages/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/five-of-the-most-common-kinds-of-nuget-packages/Looking through NuGet.org, these are the most common kinds of packagesTue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-blurry-ubuntu-display-parallels-vm/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-blurry-ubuntu-display-parallels-vm/Having the wrong settings can make Ubuntu Linux seem blurry in a Parallels VM. Learn how to fix that in this guide.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-dotnet-dependencies-with-monkey-patching/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-dotnet-dependencies-with-monkey-patching/Learn about monkey patching in .NET and how we can use it to address issues in third-party dependencies. An added benefit is reducing the tension between OSS consumers and maintainers.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-dotnet-icu-build-issues-in-github-actions/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-dotnet-icu-build-issues-in-github-actions/Learn three ways to fix .NET build failures in GitHub Actions workflowsTue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-dotnet-maui-missingentitlement-and-provisioning-profiles-issues/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-dotnet-maui-missingentitlement-and-provisioning-profiles-issues/Fix an issue deploying iOS apps to iOS simulator with .NET MAUITue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-missing-openapi-elements-from-aspnet-core-minimal-api-apps/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-missing-openapi-elements-from-aspnet-core-minimal-api-apps/When OpenAPI definitions for Minimal API endpoints disappear, this is likely the problem.Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-unable-to-resolve-dbcontextoptions-for-ef-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fix-unable-to-resolve-dbcontextoptions-for-ef-core/Create and apply EF Core migrations from a .NET Class libraryTue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/flatten-strings-with-regex-replace/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/flatten-strings-with-regex-replace/Learn to flatten strings using Regex and remove tabs, spaces, and return carriages from .NET string instances. Code included in the post.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/formattablestringfactory-and-formats/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/formattablestringfactory-and-formats/Explore how to format strings in .NET and C# with FormattableStringFactory. String interpolation uses this type, and so can you.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fun-leaderboard-output-using-csharp-pattern-matching/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fun-leaderboard-output-using-csharp-pattern-matching/Using C# Pattern Matching To Translate integers into human-readable position display values.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fun-with-custom-interpolated-string-handlers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/fun-with-custom-interpolated-string-handlers/Using C# and .NET InterpolatedStringHandler to write custom string interpolation handlers.Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-aspnet-core-openapi-spec-at-build-time/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-aspnet-core-openapi-spec-at-build-time/Use Swashbuckle CLI to statically generate OpenAPI Specifications at build timeTue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-links-to-aspnet-core-map-endpoints/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-links-to-aspnet-core-map-endpoints/How to generate links using LinkGenerator within ASP.NET Core's Map endpoints.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-outputs-with-razor-engine-in-dotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-outputs-with-razor-engine-in-dotnet-core/Use the .NET Razor View Engine to generate output whether you're using ASP.NET or not. Works from console apps, background services, and web APIs.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-qr-codes-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-qr-codes-csharp/Explore programmatically generating QR codes with C# and .NET for use in xamarin.forms mobile apps and ASP.NET web applications. C# example code included.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-sitemaps-for-all-of-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-sitemaps-for-all-of-aspnet-core/Generate sitemaps for all programming paradigms found in ASP.NET CoreTue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-youtube-timestamp-links-with-csharp-11/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generate-youtube-timestamp-links-with-csharp-11/Using C# 11 features to generate YouTube timestamp linksTue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generating-bogus-http-endpoints-with-aspnet-core-minimal-apis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generating-bogus-http-endpoints-with-aspnet-core-minimal-apis/Using NuGet Packages like AutoBogus with ASP.NET Core to build prototyping HTTP APIs. Skip the boilerplate.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generic-csharp-methods-with-enum-constraints-for-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/generic-csharp-methods-with-enum-constraints-for-dotnet/Using generic constraints when the argument is an enum in C# and .NETTue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/get-a-property-name-from-a-dotnet-lambda-expression/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/get-a-property-name-from-a-dotnet-lambda-expression/Learn how to use .NET lambda expressions to retrieve a PropertyInfo and property name.Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/get-csharp-metadata-from-a-callsite/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/get-csharp-metadata-from-a-callsite/Using Caller Attributes to get information about callsiteTue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/get-tweet-engagements-using-dotnet-and-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/get-tweet-engagements-using-dotnet-and-csharp/Using Linq to Twitter to retrieve all engagements (likes, retweets) from a tweetTue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/getting-chunky-with-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/getting-chunky-with-dotnet/Use .NET System.Linq and Chunk to create a Chunks collection for data loading processesTue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/getting-started-with-ef-core-postgresql-and-timescaledb/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/getting-started-with-ef-core-postgresql-and-timescaledb/Integrating EF Core with a PostgreSQL database and TimescaleDB in a .NET projectTue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/getting-started-with-net-localization/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/getting-started-with-net-localization/Find a new audience for your .NET applications by learning to localize your user interface. Learn what it takes, and be surprised how easy it is to achieve.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/gifs-in-console-output-imagesharp-and-spectreconsole/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/gifs-in-console-output-imagesharp-and-spectreconsole/Rendering GIFs to console output using .NET OSS and C#Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/github-openid-auth-aspnet-core-apps/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/github-openid-auth-aspnet-core-apps/Add GitHub OpenID Connect Auth for an ASP.NET Core applicationTue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/global-endpoint-filters-with-aspnet-core-minimal-apis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/global-endpoint-filters-with-aspnet-core-minimal-apis/Minimal API endpoint filters for ALL the Minimal API endpointsTue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/great-app-search-checklist/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/great-app-search-checklist/Are you thinking about adding search to your app? Start here and get a comprehensive list of ideas and considerations before you start to write code.Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/great-dotnet-documentation-with-astro-starlight-and-markdownsnippets/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/great-dotnet-documentation-with-astro-starlight-and-markdownsnippets/Using Starlight powered by Astro to write great .NET DocumentationTue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/guide-open-source-primary-income/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/guide-open-source-primary-income/Make your open source project your primary source of income by following these guidelines. It won't be easy, but it might help you achieve your dreams.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/handle-http-status-codes-with-razor-pages/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/handle-http-status-codes-with-razor-pages/Learn to return HTTP status codes from your ASP.NET Razor Pages applications. Proper semantics can help crawlers find their way around your app.Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/handling-aspnet-core-exceptions-with-exceptionhandler-middleware/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/handling-aspnet-core-exceptions-with-exceptionhandler-middleware/Learn to use the ExceptionHandlerMiddleware to handle exceptions in ASP.NET Core applications.Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/health-checks-for-aspnet-core-and-entity-framework-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/health-checks-for-aspnet-core-and-entity-framework-core/Using the Health Checks package to add health checks to asp.net core applicationsTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/hosting-two-aspnet-core-apps-in-one-host/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/hosting-two-aspnet-core-apps-in-one-host/Learn how to host two or more ASP.NET Core applications within one console application host. It's easier than you might think.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-many-threads-does-my-dotnet-app-have/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-many-threads-does-my-dotnet-app-have/Determining how many threads are available in your .NET application using C#Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-add-a-view-to-an-entity-framework-core-dbcontext/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-add-a-view-to-an-entity-framework-core-dbcontext/Adding a SQL View to an Entity Framework Core DbContext with a database migration.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-add-http-headers-to-blazor-components-with-razorcomponentresult/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-add-http-headers-to-blazor-components-with-razorcomponentresult/Setting HTTP headers in responses for RazorComponentResult used with Blazor componentsTue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-add-models-to-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-add-models-to-aspnet-core/Learn what a Model is and how it relates to ASP.NET Core, MVC, Razor Pages, Endpoints, and Blazor.Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-build-a-basic-http-api-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-build-a-basic-http-api-with-aspnet-core/Building a basic HTTP API with ASP.NET Core and .NET 5 with code on GitHub.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-display-dotnet-collections-with-the-oxford-comma/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-display-dotnet-collections-with-the-oxford-comma/An extension method to display string values in an Oxford comma formatTue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-encrypt-aspnet-core-route-parameters/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-encrypt-aspnet-core-route-parameters/Uses ASP.NET Core interfaces to encrypt and decrypt route parametersTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-fix-dotnet-nullability-warnings-for-guarded-members/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-fix-dotnet-nullability-warnings-for-guarded-members/Using the System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis namespace to quiet nullability warnings in C# code.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-fix-feature-folders-view-errors-with-jetbrains-annotations-rider-and-resharper/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-fix-feature-folders-view-errors-with-jetbrains-annotations-rider-and-resharper/Feature Folder views change the default location of views. Learn how to fix it for JetBrains toolingTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-integrate-htmx-and-shoelace-web-components/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-integrate-htmx-and-shoelace-web-components/HTMX doesn't recognize shoelace web components as inputs. Learn how to fix it in this post.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-map-a-route-in-an-aspnet-core-mvc-application/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-map-a-route-in-an-aspnet-core-mvc-application/A Beginner's guide to adding a route to an ASP.NET Core MVC web application.Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-map-sql-results-to-any-object-using-entity-framework-core-8/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-map-sql-results-to-any-object-using-entity-framework-core-8/Entity Framework 8 and the use of SqlQuery to map results to any C# objectTue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-pick-the-right-constructor-when-using-activatorutilities-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-pick-the-right-constructor-when-using-activatorutilities-in-dotnet/Using ActivatorUtilities and attributes to pick the right constructor on object creationTue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-ssr-web-components-in-aspnet-core-using-taghelpers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-ssr-web-components-in-aspnet-core-using-taghelpers/Using ASP.NET Core Tag Helpers to prerender the HTML in custom web componentsTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-blazor-server-rendered-components-with-htmx/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-blazor-server-rendered-components-with-htmx/Using Blazor Static Server Rendered components with HTMX to create clientside experiences.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-embedded-resources-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-embedded-resources-in-dotnet/Working with Embedded Resources in .NETTue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-entity-framework-core-in-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-entity-framework-core-in-aspnet-core/A beginners guide from start to end to getting ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core working together.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-iasyncenumerable-with-blazor-stream-rendering/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-iasyncenumerable-with-blazor-stream-rendering/IAsyncEnumerable with Blazor Stream Rendering for improved ASP.NET Core performanceTue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-no-class-frameworks-to-move-fast-in-style/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-no-class-frameworks-to-move-fast-in-style/No-class CSS frameworks make it simpler to style and evolve an existing HTML UITue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-regular-expressions-and-match-evaluators-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-use-regular-expressions-and-match-evaluators-in-dotnet/Using the RegEx.Replace method with MatchEvaluatorTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-write-a-dotnet-markdig-extension-for-markdown-processing/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/how-to-write-a-dotnet-markdig-extension-for-markdown-processing/Markdown is a powerful writing format with simplicity at its core. It's no surprise that it is as popular as it is sinceTue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-buttons-are-under-appreciated-in-asp-dot-net-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-buttons-are-under-appreciated-in-asp-dot-net-core/Learn to use HTML buttons to supercharge your ASP.NET application. Understand what buttons users clicked with minimal changes to the ASP.NET programming model.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-datalist-for-aspnet-core-inputs/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-datalist-for-aspnet-core-inputs/In my last blog post, I discussed range inputs. This time, we'll examine a tag helper that adds support for the HTML element of `datalist`.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-range-inputs-with-aspnet-core-taghelpers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-range-inputs-with-aspnet-core-taghelpers/Using ASP.NET Core Tag Helpers to generate HTML range inputs with attribute valuesTue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-web-components-with-vanilla-javascript-and-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html-web-components-with-vanilla-javascript-and-aspnet-core/HTML Web Components with Vanilla JavaScript and ASP.NET CoreTue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html5-validation-for-aspnet-core-models-and-razor-views/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/html5-validation-for-aspnet-core-models-and-razor-views/using HTML 5 validation in ASP.NET Core Razor Pages and MVCTue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-and-aspnet-core-swapping-techniques/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-and-aspnet-core-swapping-techniques/Learn HTMX swapping techniques and how they work with ASP.NET Core.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-and-playwright-tests-in-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-and-playwright-tests-in-csharp/Hook into Htmx lifecycle events to improve Playwright testsTue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-aspnet-core-and-bootstrap-modals/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-aspnet-core-and-bootstrap-modals/Using Bootstrap Modals with ASP.NET Core Razor and HTMXTue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-boosts-and-aspnet-core-anti-forgery-tokens/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-boosts-and-aspnet-core-anti-forgery-tokens/Dealing with issues that come with using HTMX and ASP.NET Core anti-forgery tokensTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-requests-with-aspnet-core-anti-forgery-tokens/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-requests-with-aspnet-core-anti-forgery-tokens/Pass anti-forgery tokens on every HTMX Request to an ASP.NET Core backendTue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/htmx-with-aspnet-core/With all the momentum behind frontend frameworks, it's often easy to forget that server-side rendering (SSR) is a mature approach to delivering fast and reli...Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/hypermedia-lite-for-aspnet-core-http-apis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/hypermedia-lite-for-aspnet-core-http-apis/Learn to pick and chose the best parts of the Hypermedia approach for your ASP.NET Core solutions. Code samples help guide you step-by-step.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/iasyncdisposable-dispose-resources-asynchronously/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/iasyncdisposable-dispose-resources-asynchronously/Learn to dispose of expensive resources asynchronously using IAsyncDisposable. Avoid deadlocks and thread contention when disposing of objects.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/image-style-transfer-with-csharp-onnx-and-imagesharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/image-style-transfer-with-csharp-onnx-and-imagesharp/Using the ONNX runtime and model zoo to transfer style onto input imagesTue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/implement-a-webhook-framework-with-aspnetcore/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/implement-a-webhook-framework-with-aspnetcore/Explore building an HTTP webhook framework for use in ASP.NET Core web applications. Process JSON payloads and possibly acknowledge with a response.Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/implement-kotlins-withindex-in-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/implement-kotlins-withindex-in-csharp/Learn to implement Kotlin's withIndex in .NET and C# for a more powerful foreach loop approach. Includes C# extension method and code sample.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/improve-entity-framework-core-performance/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/improve-entity-framework-core-performance/Learn to improve the query performance of your Entity Framework Core queries using these techniques. Disabling object tracking can improve response performance significantly.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/increase-file-upload-limit-for-aspdotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/increase-file-upload-limit-for-aspdotnet/ASP.NET ships with file upload limits of 4MB and 30MB for ASP.NET Core. Learn how to increase these limits to allow users to upload more substantial file sizes.Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/increase-performance-with-complex-types-in-entity-framework-core-8/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/increase-performance-with-complex-types-in-entity-framework-core-8/Entity Framework Core 8 complex types to increase performance and reduce the number of tablesTue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/initialize-aspnet-core-taghelpers-with-shared-data/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/initialize-aspnet-core-taghelpers-with-shared-data/Use the tag helpers infrastructure to initialize all tag helpers of a typeTue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/injecting-services-into-aspdotnet-views/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/injecting-services-into-aspdotnet-views/Learn to inject application services into your Razor Pages, a technique that's useful for simple pages. This ASP.NET technique is essential for new and experienced developers alike.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/install-tailwind-css-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/install-tailwind-css-with-aspnet-core/Learn to combine the power of utility-first CSS framework TailwindCss and ASP.NET Core. A step-by-step guide anyone can follow.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/installing-and-uninstalling-dotnet-templates/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/installing-and-uninstalling-dotnet-templates/Using the dotnet-cli to install and uninstall .NET template packagesTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/interesting-technology-tips-vol-1/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/interesting-technology-tips-vol-1/5 interesting technology tips for application developersTue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/intersperse-values-for-enumerable-collections/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/intersperse-values-for-enumerable-collections/Implementing an intersperse method for enumerable collectionsTue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/javascript-import-maps-for-aspnet-core-developers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/javascript-import-maps-for-aspnet-core-developers/How to use JavaScript Import maps in your ASP.NET Core web applicationsTue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/jetbrains-developer-advocate/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/jetbrains-developer-advocate/As of 2020, Khalid Abuhakmeh joined the developer advocacy group at JetBrains, focusing on .NET technologies and tools like ReSharper, Rider, and others.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/jetbrains-rider-commandline-tricks/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/jetbrains-rider-commandline-tricks/Use JetBrains Rider's hidden command line functionality to get the most out of the product. Open files, compare differences, and more.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/json-in-html-attributes-with-aspnet-core-taghelpers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/json-in-html-attributes-with-aspnet-core-taghelpers/Output unencoded JSON into an HTML attribute with double quotes and single quotesTue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/kick-ass-with-aspnet-core-vue-components-and-parcel/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/kick-ass-with-aspnet-core-vue-components-and-parcel/Learn to combine ASP.NET Core, Vue.js, and Parcel package management to build a modern full-stack development app. Follow along in this detailed guide.Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/linq-expression-visitors/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/linq-expression-visitors/LINQ expression visitors allow .NET developers to inspect and understand what's happening in a LINQ expression. See examples of how to apply them to your LINQ code.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/load-youtube-embed-videos-with-javascript/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/load-youtube-embed-videos-with-javascript/Using IntersectionObserver to load YouTube videos on demand, eliminating the blocking of the critical rendering pathTue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/local-dev-with-tye-docker-and-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/local-dev-with-tye-docker-and-dotnet/Project Tye is Microsoft's local cluster for .NET developers. Tye knows .NET solutions, and this tutorial will show devs how to ease local development using Docker.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/logging-trace-output-using-ilogger-in-dotnet-applications/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/logging-trace-output-using-ilogger-in-dotnet-applications/Logging System.Diagnostics.Trace output using ILogger in .NET and ASP.NET CoreTue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/looking-at-system-io-path/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/looking-at-system-io-path/Learn the not-so-secret secrets of .NET's System.IO.Path type. Use this type to get extensions of files, get full paths, and more. C# code is included.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/loop-around-index-with-csharp-collections/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/loop-around-index-with-csharp-collections/Use math to predictably loop around index a .NET C# collectionTue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/manage-vite-assets-like-a-pro/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/manage-vite-assets-like-a-pro/Manage Vite Assets into specific directories and process assets from HTMLTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/measuring-unicode-string-lengths-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/measuring-unicode-string-lengths-with-csharp/Using System.Globalization.StringInfo to get string lengths from Unicode charactersTue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/memoizr-declarative-structured-concurrency-for-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/memoizr-declarative-structured-concurrency-for-csharp/MemoizR .NET C# sample for declarative structured concurrency libraryTue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/minimal-api-validation-with-fluentvalidation/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/minimal-api-validation-with-fluentvalidation/Using FluentValidation to add validation to ASP.NET Core Minimal APIsTue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/miniword-microsoft-office-word-templating/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/miniword-microsoft-office-word-templating/Using Microsoft Word and mail merge functionality from C# and .NET using MiniWord with OpenXML.Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/modeling-most-sql-relationships-in-entity-framework-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/modeling-most-sql-relationships-in-entity-framework-core/Learn to model SQL relationships using Entity Framework Core Code-First and C#.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/module-initializers-in-csharp-9/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/module-initializers-in-csharp-9/Explore how we can use C# 9's ModuleInitializerAttribute in any .NET application to run code before any other code has had a chance to execute.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/moonsharp-running-lua-scripts-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/moonsharp-running-lua-scripts-in-dotnet/How to run Lua scripts in a .NET application using MoonSharpTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/more-efficient-deletes-with-entity-framework-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/more-efficient-deletes-with-entity-framework-core/Using EF Core's Change Tracker to generate DELETE SQL Statements and eliminate a database round-tripTue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/more-http-methods-aspnet-core-html-forms/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/more-http-methods-aspnet-core-html-forms/Learn to support HTTP methods like GET, POST, DELETE, PUT, and more in your ASP.NET web applications. The post includes a C# code and sample project.Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/multi-tenancy-with-aspnet-core-and-finbuckle-multitenant/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/multi-tenancy-with-aspnet-core-and-finbuckle-multitenant/Using FinBuckle.MultitenantTue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/multiple-file-drag-and-drop-upload-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/multiple-file-drag-and-drop-upload-with-aspnet-core/Building a multiple-file upload HTML element for use in ASP.NET Core appsTue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/multiple-result-sets-with-net-core-sql-server/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/multiple-result-sets-with-net-core-sql-server/Explore how enabling multiple result sets MARS can increase SQL Server performance in your .NET applications, which is especially helpful for Entity Framework developers.Sat, 09 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/mvvm-with-xamarin-forms/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/mvvm-with-xamarin-forms/Find out how to implement Model-View-ViewModel and work with Xamarin.Forms using JetBrains Rider. One of the best Xamarin.Forms experience available to developers.Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/my-favorite-jetbrains-rider-themes/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/my-favorite-jetbrains-rider-themes/Explore some of the amazingly crafted themes JetBrains Rider has to offer. Customize your development experience with these favorite Rider IDE themes.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/nuget-past-present-future-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/nuget-past-present-future-dotnet/We'll take a high-level look at what some NuGet metrics mean for the .NET OSS ecosystem's future.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/oakton-and-apiexplorer-to-view-routes-dotnet-cli/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/oakton-and-apiexplorer-to-view-routes-dotnet-cli/Learn to build an exciting .NET CLI route debugging experience using the OSS library Oakton. Investigate registered endpoints in your ASP.NET app.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/ohmyzsh-github-cli-command-completion/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/ohmyzsh-github-cli-command-completion/Learn to enable OhMyZsh tab completion for GitHub CLI for an improved command-line experience.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/output-csv-results-to-console-table-in-rust/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/output-csv-results-to-console-table-in-rust/Using Rust to read a comma-separated value file and rendering the results in a consoleTue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/override-razor-pages-routes-from-razor-class-libraries/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/override-razor-pages-routes-from-razor-class-libraries/Override routes for ASP.NET Core Razor Pages from Razor Class LibrariesTue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/paging-through-git-commits/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/paging-through-git-commits/Add GIT aliases that allow you to move to the first, previous, next, and last commit on a branch within a repository. Great to use for speakers, demos, and tutorials.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/parse-markdown-front-matter-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/parse-markdown-front-matter-with-csharp/Learn to parse markdown files with existing frontmatter using .NET and C#. Useful when integrating ASP.NET with a static site generator like Jekyll or 11ty.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/partial-range-http-requests-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/partial-range-http-requests-with-aspnet-core/Learn to use ASP.NET Core's HTTP Range request headers in multiple ways.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/passing-table-valued-parameters-from-dotnet-to-sql-server/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/passing-table-valued-parameters-from-dotnet-to-sql-server/Table-Valued Parameters can dramatically increase a developer's ability to write records to SQL Server when combined with stored procedures. See how in this post with code.Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/ping-a-server-using-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/ping-a-server-using-csharp/Use the .NET Ping type to ping a server. Helpful for determining a server is listening for incoming requests. C# code included.Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/play-audio-files-with-net/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/play-audio-files-with-net/Follow along as we look for approaches to play audio on all major operating systems using .NET and C#. Code samples and links included.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/playing-the-super-mario-bros-theme-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/playing-the-super-mario-bros-theme-with-csharp/We explore playing the Super Mario Brother's theme song using a C# console application in this fun post. An excellent exercise for beginners and folks learning .NET.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/polymorphic-serialization-with-dotnet-system-text-json/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/polymorphic-serialization-with-dotnet-system-text-json/So you've decided you needed to use inheritance within your object model but are struggling to serialize all the data present on the instances of the types. ...Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/preventing-duplicate-web-requests-to-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/preventing-duplicate-web-requests-to-aspnet-core/We can prevent processing duplicate requests using entity framework core unique constraints and asp.net middleware.Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/program-the-game-of-life-with-csharp-and-emojis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/program-the-game-of-life-with-csharp-and-emojis/Learn to program Conway's game of life using C# and emojis in this fun beginner tutorial.Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/programming-svgs-with-csharp-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/programming-svgs-with-csharp-dotnet/Using SVGs to create template-based iamges using C# and .NETTue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/raw-sql-queries-with-ef-core-5/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/raw-sql-queries-with-ef-core-5/Learn how to utilize SQL with your Entity Framework Core 5 DbContexts and entities. Additionally, add OSS project Dapper for extra goodness.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/razorslices-razor-views-with-aspnet-core-minimal-apis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/razorslices-razor-views-with-aspnet-core-minimal-apis/RazorSlices is an OSS package aiming to bring Razor views to ASP.NET Core Minimal API implementations.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/read-and-convert-querycollection-values-in-aspnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/read-and-convert-querycollection-values-in-aspnet/When working with ASP.NET, we'll be dealing with query string parameters. Use the QueryCollection type to parse and build query strings quickly.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/read-write-excel-spreadsheets-with-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/read-write-excel-spreadsheets-with-csharp/Learn to use C# and ExcelMapper to read and write from excel files including xslx extensioned files.Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/reading-rss-feeds-with-dotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/reading-rss-feeds-with-dotnet-core/Syndication feeds are an essential part of internet infrastructure. Learn how to read, and process RSS feeds from C# and .NET Core. Code is included.Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/real-time-charts-with-aspnet-core-signalr-and-chartjs/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/real-time-charts-with-aspnet-core-signalr-and-chartjs/Using ASP.NET Core, SignalR and Chart.js to create real-time charts in a web applicationTue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/recursive-data-with-entity-framework-core-and-sql-server/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/recursive-data-with-entity-framework-core-and-sql-server/Using Common Table Expressions with Entity Framework Core to retrieve Recursive Data Structures.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/redis-cli-connection-uri-with-stackexchangeredis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/redis-cli-connection-uri-with-stackexchangeredis/Using an extension method to parse a redis-cli connection uri to use with the StackExchange.Redis NuGet package.Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/register-maui-views-and-viewmodels-with-scrutor/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/register-maui-views-and-viewmodels-with-scrutor/Using Scrutor to scan for Views and ViewModels in a MAUI application using CommunityToolkit.MvvmTue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/remember-aspnet-request-culture-using-middleware/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/remember-aspnet-request-culture-using-middleware/Use this ASP.NET Core middleware to remember a user's culture between requests. Important when localizing your web application for multiple regions.Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/remove-rows-from-razor-html-tables/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/remove-rows-from-razor-html-tables/Let users remove rows from HTML tables in your Razor powered ASP.NET applications. The post includes Razor and C# samples.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/request-features-aspnet-core-3/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/request-features-aspnet-core-3/Use ASP.NET Core's Request Feature to provide essential functionality during the lifetime of an HTTP request. In this post, you'll learn when and how to use them.Sat, 19 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/resolve-multiple-types-in-aspnetcore/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/resolve-multiple-types-in-aspnetcore/Learn to use ASP.NET Core's built-in dependency injection to resolve multiple types of the same interface. Useful for many implementations and scenarios.Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/resolve-services-in-aspnet-core-startup/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/resolve-services-in-aspnet-core-startup/Several approaches to resolve registered services within the Startup class of your ASP.NET Core application.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/responsive-images-crash-course-for-aspnet-core-developers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/responsive-images-crash-course-for-aspnet-core-developers/An introduction to responsive images for ASP.NET Core DevelopersTue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/rethinking-oss-attribution-in-net/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/rethinking-oss-attribution-in-net/Read this opinion of how .NET can make OSS attribution a first-class concept in building and deploying applications. Please read and comment.Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/robotstxt-middleware-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/robotstxt-middleware-aspnet-core/SEO is essential, especially for ASP.NET Core apps. Use this straightforward middleware to get SEO crawlers to behave the way you want them to.Sat, 28 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/running-npm-scripts-from-a-dotnet-core-process/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/running-npm-scripts-from-a-dotnet-core-process/Learn to combine NPM scripts with a .NET Core process to utilize the best that both ecosystems have to offer. You'll be surprised how easy and powerful this trick is.Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/running-sql-server-queries-in-docker/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/running-sql-server-queries-in-docker/Learn to start and connect to a MS SQL Server instance running in a Docker containerTue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/running-vite-with-aspnet-core-web-applications/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/running-vite-with-aspnet-core-web-applications/Using Vite.AspNetCore to run Vite in an ASP.NET Core applicationTue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/save-your-csharp-keystrokes-with-tuples/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/save-your-csharp-keystrokes-with-tuples/Using the C# Tuple type can help reduce the amount of code you write. Learn how, in this article, exploring the new class.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/scriban-for-text-and-liquid-templating-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/scriban-for-text-and-liquid-templating-in-dotnet/Using Scriban, a .NET Library, for text templating and Liquid templatingTue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/search-experiences-for-your-aspnet-core-apps-with-elasticsearch/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/search-experiences-for-your-aspnet-core-apps-with-elasticsearch/Learn the first steps in building an Elasticsearch search experience into your ASP.NET applications. It's easier than you think, and your users will love it!Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/searched-locations-razor-view-engine-aspdotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/searched-locations-razor-view-engine-aspdotnet/Learn where the ASP.NET view engine searches to find views for your MVC actions. This knowledge can help diagnose rendering issues in your .NET apps.Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/searching-for-new-adventures-in-software-development/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/searching-for-new-adventures-in-software-development/After five years of management of a software development team, it's time to move on. Lessons learned are shared.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/secrets-of-a-dotnet-professional/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/secrets-of-a-dotnet-professional/Find out what over a decade of being a .NET professional has taught me and learn from my journey. The advice in this post might help you avoid some pitfalls.Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/security-scanning-dotnet-core-applications/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/security-scanning-dotnet-core-applications/Learn how to scan your .NET applications for security vulnerabilities using a FREE NuGet package to integrate with your continuous integration processes.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/seed-entity-framework-core-with-bogus/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/seed-entity-framework-core-with-bogus/Are you struggling to find sample data? Use Bogus to generate relevant data for your Entity Framework powered apps. Generate millions of records in a few lines of C#.Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sentiment-analysis-with-csharp-mldotnet-and-oakton-commands/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sentiment-analysis-with-csharp-mldotnet-and-oakton-commands/Learn to build a command-line tool for machine-learning-powered sentiment analysis using ML.NET and .NET OSS project Oakton. Code included.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/serialize-interface-instances-system-text-json/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/serialize-interface-instances-system-text-json/Learn to use Microsoft's System.Text.Json library to serialize .NET interfaces. You'll learn about JsonConverter. C# code included.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/server-sent-events-in-aspnet-core-and-dotnet-10/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/server-sent-events-in-aspnet-core-and-dotnet-10/Using .NET 10's Server-Sent Events TypedResults in Minimal APIsTue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sharing-auth-cookies-with-yarp-identityserver-and-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sharing-auth-cookies-with-yarp-identityserver-and-aspnet-core/Sharing authentication cookies in a distributed application with aspnet.core, YARP, and IdentityServerTue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sharing-information-between-vue-components/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sharing-information-between-vue-components/Learn to use Vue.js web disparate components in your ASP.NET apps while also building an approach to share data between them in this detailed post.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/shoelace-web-components-with-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/shoelace-web-components-with-aspnet-core/Shoelace Web Components within ASP.NET Core AppsTue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/simple-redirects-with-aspnet-core-endpoint-routing/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/simple-redirects-with-aspnet-core-endpoint-routing/Adding extension methods for Redirect on IEndpointRouteBuilder for a better Redirect APITue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/simplify-displayname-calls-in-razor/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/simplify-displayname-calls-in-razor/Use Razor view helpers to simplify the display name of collections within your view model. Right cleaner Razor syntax with this approach.Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sisk-an-alternative-dotnet-http-server/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sisk-an-alternative-dotnet-http-server/Sisk is an alternative HTTP server for the .NET ecosystem, separate from ASP.NET Core.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/six-famous-artists-quotes-that-apply-to-programming/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/six-famous-artists-quotes-that-apply-to-programming/Learn about six famous artists and how their philosophies can relate to the profession of software development today.Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/solve-for-the-next-dayofweek-from-datetime/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/solve-for-the-next-dayofweek-from-datetime/Using the DateTime class in .NET we calculate the next occurrence of a day of the week.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/solving-dotnet-json-deserialization-issues/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/solving-dotnet-json-deserialization-issues/Solving Deserialization issues in .NET when it comes to JSON HTTP APIs and responses.Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/solving-the-confirm-form-resubmission-problem/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/solving-the-confirm-form-resubmission-problem/As a web developer, learn when and why the "confirm form resubmission" dialog appears. Also, learn techniques to avoid it once and for all. You won't regret it.Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sort-data-with-aspnet-core-and-query-strings/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sort-data-with-aspnet-core-and-query-strings/Learn techniques to give users the ability to sort on-page data in ASP.NET web applications. C# code samples and guidance included.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/speed-up-aspnet-core-json-apis-with-source-generators/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/speed-up-aspnet-core-json-apis-with-source-generators/Using System.Text.Json source generators from .NET 6 to improve JSON API performanceTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sql-polling-listener-for-azure-sql-and-other-sql-databases/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/sql-polling-listener-for-azure-sql-and-other-sql-databases/Find changes in your Azure SQL database using a custom polling mechanism that will make your .NET code react to data changes so much easier.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/start-powershell-faster-with-this-one-trick/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/start-powershell-faster-with-this-one-trick/Learn to increase the startup performance of a PowerShell command-line instance. Get hours of your life back and run more scripts while you're at it.Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/starting-a-blog/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/starting-a-blog/Get essential guidance on starting a technical blog, regardless of your tech of choice. Learn the dos and don'ts of blogging about technology.Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/state-machines-light-switches-and-space-travel-with-stateless-and-dotnet-8/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/state-machines-light-switches-and-space-travel-with-stateless-and-dotnet-8/Using Stateless to build finite state machines in .NETTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/static-abstract-members-in-csharp-11-interfaces/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/static-abstract-members-in-csharp-11-interfaces/Using C# 11 preview feature of Static Abstract MembersTue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/stop-entity-framework-core-performance-issues-with-interceptors/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/stop-entity-framework-core-performance-issues-with-interceptors/Using Entity Framework Core's interceptors to catch performance issues before its too lateTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/storing-dynamic-user-data-with-ef-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/storing-dynamic-user-data-with-ef-core/Using two strategies to store dynamic user data into a relational table with EF CoreTue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/stream-music-into-any-video-conference/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/stream-music-into-any-video-conference/macOS users will learn how to stream audio into any video conference. Great for virtual parties and online karaoke.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/streaming-vs-buffered-results-with-entity-framework-core-5/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/streaming-vs-buffered-results-with-entity-framework-core-5/Learn the differences between streaming and buffering query results when using Entity Framework Core 5. The results might surprise you.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/strongly-typed-markdown-for-aspnet-core-content-apps/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/strongly-typed-markdown-for-aspnet-core-content-apps/Creating a class that can strongly type YAML frontmatter for C#Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/submitting-a-dictionary-to-an-asp-net-mvc-action/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/submitting-a-dictionary-to-an-asp-net-mvc-action/Model-binding a dictionary (key-value pairs) in an ASP.NET MVC is more straightforward than you think. Learn how, in this short and complete post.Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/supercharge-blogging-with-frankenblog/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/supercharge-blogging-with-frankenblog/Explore the powerhouse combination of Ruby, .NET, and .NET OSS to create a blogging starter kit. These tools are for this blog, and you can use them today.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/switch-expressions-in-csharp-8/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/switch-expressions-in-csharp-8/Learn all you need to know about C# 8 switch expressions. The post includes in-depth C# examples.Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/systemtextjson-jsonconverter-test-helpers/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/systemtextjson-jsonconverter-test-helpers/A set of extension methods to test JsonConverter Test HelpersTue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/taming-your-dotnet-twitter-bots-with-rules/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/taming-your-dotnet-twitter-bots-with-rules/Understanding Twitter Data to make your bots behave properly to user interactionTue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/testing-aspnet-core-6-apps/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/testing-aspnet-core-6-apps/Using WebApplicationFactory to test ASP.NET Core 6 applicationsTue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/testing-aspnet-core-fastendpoints/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/testing-aspnet-core-fastendpoints/Writing unit tests for the ASP.NET Core web framework FastEndpoints using XUnitTue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/testing-typesense-search-with-testcontainers-and-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/testing-typesense-search-with-testcontainers-and-dotnet/Spin up Typesense in a Docker container for .NET testing with xUnitTue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-curious-case-of-dotnet-concurrentdictionary-and-closures/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-curious-case-of-dotnet-concurrentdictionary-and-closures/ConcurrentDictionary.GetOrAdd has an overload to avoid closuresTue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-difference-between-equals-equals-operator-and-equals-method-in-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-difference-between-equals-equals-operator-and-equals-method-in-csharp/Learn the difference between C#'s the == operator and the Equals method and when to utilize each. Being a better developer starts with revisiting the basics.Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-difference-between-html-and-url-encode-in-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-difference-between-html-and-url-encode-in-dotnet/Learn the differences between HTML and URL encoding using .NET and the WebUtility class.Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-importance-of-branding-projects/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-importance-of-branding-projects/Learn to increase visibility for your OSS project by focusing on branding techniques. We'll take a look at a few projects and initiatives in the .NET space.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-privilege-of-dotnet-tooling-choices/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/the-privilege-of-dotnet-tooling-choices/How I choose the right .NET development tools for me and my development teamTue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/thor-commands-for-jekyll/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/thor-commands-for-jekyll/As a Jekyll blogger, use Ruby and Thor commands to supercharge your blogging experience. Add commands that help queue up posts for a schedule and more.Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/top-five-configuration-options-for-dotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/top-five-configuration-options-for-dotnet-core/Picking the right configuration provider for an ASP.NET Core web app can be critical. Learn about the top 5 configuration options to help make the best choice.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/troubleshooting-dotnet-blazor-wasm-debugging/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/troubleshooting-dotnet-blazor-wasm-debugging/Working through Blazor WASM Debugging issues for JetBrains Rider and Visual StudioTue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/tunneling-vnc-through-ssh-on-macos/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/tunneling-vnc-through-ssh-on-macos/Learn the basics of tunneling VNC remote viewing through an SSH tunnel on macOS. This post is a step-by-step guide that's perfect for anyone learning or refreshing their knowledge.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/turn-off-macos-universal-shortcuts/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/turn-off-macos-universal-shortcuts/Universal shortcuts can get in the way of other app's shortcuts. Learn to turn off annoying shortcut keys like voice over, spotlight, and screenshots when using other apps.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/understand-reading-from-a-file-using-csharp/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/understand-reading-from-a-file-using-csharp/Find out what .NET and C# are doing when you read data from a file on disk. An in-depth article to help beginners to experienced developers.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/understand-the-dotnet-five-runtime-environment/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/understand-the-dotnet-five-runtime-environment/Learn to use the .NET 5 RuntimeInformation class to learn more about your .NET application's environment-processors, operating system, and more.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/unit-test-11ty-pages-with-vitest-and-typescript/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/unit-test-11ty-pages-with-vitest-and-typescript/Unit testing 11ty JavaScript templates with Vitest and TypescriptTue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/unit-tests-for-legacy-systems-with-dotnet-6/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/unit-tests-for-legacy-systems-with-dotnet-6/Global usings and stubs make for easier legacy system unit tests in .NET 6Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/update-html-elements-with-htmx-triggers-and-aspnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/update-html-elements-with-htmx-triggers-and-aspnet-core/Using HX-Trigger response headers you can force UI elements to update when server changes occurTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/upgraded-dotnet-console-experience/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/upgraded-dotnet-console-experience/Find .NET libraries that can take your console app experience from drab to WOW! In this post, we'll go through some hidden gems of the OSS .NET community.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/upload-a-file-using-aspdotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/upload-a-file-using-aspdotnet-core/Learn to upload all files using ASP.NET and multipart HTML Forms. Upload many user files with relative ease. Code samples included.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-aspnet-with-turbolinks-5/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-aspnet-with-turbolinks-5/Learn to use the popular JavaScript library Turbolinks with an ASP.NET web application. Enhance an existing web app with little to no JavaScript.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-neo4j-to-find-the-shortest-path/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-neo4j-to-find-the-shortest-path/Use the graph database, NEO4J, to find the shortest path between any two nodes. Code samples included.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-range-and-index-in-csharp-8/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-range-and-index-in-csharp-8/Explore .NET types Range and Index and how they can help when working arrays. See working examples in C#.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-select-dropdown-in-aspdotnet-razor/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-select-dropdown-in-aspdotnet-razor/Learn to utilize the Select dropdown in your ASP.NET Core applications with C# models. An approach that JUST WORKS with ASP.NET MVC or Razor pages.Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-tempdataattribute-for-clean-code/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/use-tempdataattribute-for-clean-code/Learn to utilize the TempDataAttribute in an ASP.NET application to keep a codebase clean of code smell. Works in ASP.NET MVC and Razor Pages. See C# samples.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-aspnet-core-mvc-value-providers-with-minimal-apis/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-aspnet-core-mvc-value-providers-with-minimal-apis/Using ASP.NET Core MVC mechanisms to enhance model binding in Minimal API appsTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-dotnet-to-validate-json-with-json-schema/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-dotnet-to-validate-json-with-json-schema/Using .NET OSS project NJsonSchema to validate JSON using C#.Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-environment-variables-in-your-dotnet-core-builds/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-environment-variables-in-your-dotnet-core-builds/Reading Environment variables during .NET Core builds can help change the build artifacts. Learn how simple it can be for continuous integration scenarios.Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-libman-to-manage-client-side-dependencies/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-libman-to-manage-client-side-dependencies/Using LibMan (Library Manager) with ASP.NET Core apps to manage client-side dependencies like JavaScript libraries.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-linq-to-build-a-world-travel-itinerary/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-linq-to-build-a-world-travel-itinerary/Use the language integrated query Zip method to combine two collections in this fun yet informative tutorial. Add a new feature of LINQ to your skillset.Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-sql-server-cursors-with-entity-framework-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-sql-server-cursors-with-entity-framework-core/Using Microsoft SQL Server Cursors with the Entity Framework Core APIs.Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-stringbuilder-to-replace-values/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-stringbuilder-to-replace-values/StringBuilder.Replace can be an easy performance boost to updating existing stringsTue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-xml-documentation-with-aspnetcore-minimal-api-apps-and-openapi/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/using-xml-documentation-with-aspnetcore-minimal-api-apps-and-openapi/Adding Custom documentation to Minimal API apps and Open API schema in ASP.NET CoreTue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/validating-connection-strings-on-dotnet-startup/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/validating-connection-strings-on-dotnet-startup/Using ValidateOnStart to test connections to connection string configuration settings.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/validating-ssl-certificates-with-dotnet-servicepointmanager/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/validating-ssl-certificates-with-dotnet-servicepointmanager/Learn multiple solutions for un-validated certificate exceptions in your .NET code by implementing this simple C# solution.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/verify-user-file-uploads-with-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/verify-user-file-uploads-with-dotnet/Using .NET, verify the data found in uploaded files matches the extension given by the user. Critical to mitigating malicious attacks against your web apps.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/vestpocket-file-based-data-storage-for-aot-dotnet-applications/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/vestpocket-file-based-data-storage-for-aot-dotnet-applications/VestPocket is a single file data storage using System.Text.Json for JSON serializationTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/view-transitions-api-with-aspnet-core-and-htmx/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/view-transitions-api-with-aspnet-core-and-htmx/Using HTMX in ASP.NET Core Razor Pages and MVC to transition smoothly between pages with View TransitionsTue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/vogen-and-value-objects-with-csharp-and-dotnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/vogen-and-value-objects-with-csharp-and-dotnet/Using Value Objects in C# code generated by VogenTue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/watching-more-files-with-dotnet-watch-for-static-sites/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/watching-more-files-with-dotnet-watch-for-static-sites/Configure dotnet watch to observe more than the default set of file extensions. This article shows how changes to JS, JSON, CSS, and HTML files will rebuild.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/what-is-hsts-and-why-is-it-in-my-aspnet-core-app/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/what-is-hsts-and-why-is-it-in-my-aspnet-core-app/What is HTTP Strict Transport Security and why is it in ASP.NET CoreTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/what-is-razor-aspnet/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/what-is-razor-aspnet/We'll explore the question, what is Razor and how it relates to ASP.NETTue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/what-should-i-dispose-with-dotnet-database-connections/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/what-should-i-dispose-with-dotnet-database-connections/Looking at disposing of DbConnection, DbDataReader, and DbCommand in .NETTue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-dotnet-console-host-lifetime-events/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-dotnet-console-host-lifetime-events/Learn to work with `IHostBuilder` and `IHostApplicationLifetime` to run worker services in .NET 5 and greaterTue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-dotnet-six-priorityqueue/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-dotnet-six-priorityqueue/Learn about .NET 6 PriorityQueue data structure and how to set priority using IComparer.Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-rust-libraries-from-csharp-dotnet-applications/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-rust-libraries-from-csharp-dotnet-applications/I've been on a Rust learning journey lately, and it's had me thinking about how I can consume Rust libraries fromTue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-xamarin-forms-and-motion-graphics/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/working-with-xamarin-forms-and-motion-graphics/Learn to integrate Lottie motion graphics into your Xamarin.Forms applications to add some visual excitement. Included are sample code and GitHub repo.Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/write-and-use-iequalitycomparer/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/write-and-use-iequalitycomparer/Learn to use the .NET interface IEqualityComparer to build custom comparison code. The interface can help with defining logical equality for unique circumstances.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/write-unit-tests-with-fsharp-and-xunit/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/write-unit-tests-with-fsharp-and-xunit/Learn to use F# syntax to write terse XUnit tests for your .NET applications.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/write-xamarin-mac-apps-with-jetbrains-rider/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/write-xamarin-mac-apps-with-jetbrains-rider/Learn to use JetBrains Rider to build a .NET Xamarin powered mac native application. The post includes a C# sample project and GitHub Repository.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/writing-a-cross-platform-clock-app-with-avalonia-ui-and-nxui/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/writing-a-cross-platform-clock-app-with-avalonia-ui-and-nxui/Using Avalonia UI to build a cross-platform .NET clock app for Window, macOS, and Linux using NXUI.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/writing-a-string-numeric-comparer-with-dotnet-9/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/writing-a-string-numeric-comparer-with-dotnet-9/Comparing and sorting string values with numbers in them with .NET 9Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/xunit-tests-jetbrains-rider-and-counting-until-failure/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/xunit-tests-jetbrains-rider-and-counting-until-failure/Using JetBrains Rider 'Run Selected Tests Until Failure' and XUnit to count iterations until failureTue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/youtube-thumbnails-imagesharp-dotnet-core/https://khalidabuhakmeh.com/posts/youtube-thumbnails-imagesharp-dotnet-core/Using .NET Core and ImageSharp, we can generate social media cards to promote our content on blog posts and YouTube channels.Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT