A collection of 26 posts
I recently hosted a live stream with badass-as-a-service Chris Klug, titled “Stop using Entity Framework Core as a DTO Provider!”. It’s worth a watch, and it gave me, a long-time Entity Framework user, a lot to think about and reevaluate...
Entity Framework Core 8 packs a punch, aiming for the undisputed title of “most powerful Object-Relational Mapper (ORM)” in the .NET space. Many folks in our community are typically divided about using ORMs, with many preferring Micro-ORMs. A Micro-ORM has...
With the release of .NET 8, we also see the release of Entity Framework Core 8 and a bounty of new features. One of my favorite new features is Complex Types. When data modeling with Entity Framework Core, we may...
Entity Framework Core 7 introduced developers to JSON column support. I even wrote about it on the JetBrains .NET blog, and it has been generally well-received. However, recently a user tried my sample project, only to find that they could...
Moving from one ecosystem to another can be challenging, especially when unfamiliar with the technology stack and available tools. So I wrote this post for anyone coming to ASP.NET Core from another ecosystem or .NET developers who might be dabbling...
I recently read a blog post from Dustin Moris Gorski titled “The type system is a programmer’s best friend”, and he makes a lot of great points. Typically when dealing with data storage mechanisms, we model our objects using primitive...
You can only catch so many errors when working with databases by looking at the code you write. It’s only when you start using your code against production data sets do you realize there’s an obvious mistake. Sure, your app...
Deleting records from an existing database is a contentious topic. Whether you should or shouldn’t destroy data is up for debate, with strategies like Event Sourcing and Soft-Deletes being prominent proponents of not ever deleting anything. Regardless, Users still see...
While other database providers have made their place known within the .NET ecosystem, Microsoft’s SQL Server (MSSQL) and Azure flavor are still likely the most popular choice for .NET developers. The engine’s popularity is because Microsoft’ s SQL Server has...
Part of software development is researching new tools and finding ways to integrate them with what you know and love. Given today’s technology landscape, having multiple products power your solution in new and exciting ways is not uncommon. While your...
