C# 14, released alongside .NET 10 in November 2025, introduces features that significantly reduce boilerplate and enhance expressiveness. Three standout additions—Extension Members, the field keyword, and Null-Conditional Assignment—address long-standing developer pain points. This comprehensive guide explores each feature with production-ready patterns, performance considerations, and migration strategies for existing codebases. What’s New in C# 14: Feature […]
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Mastering C# Records: When, Why, and How to Use Them in Production
After years of working with C# in enterprise environments, I’ve seen developers struggle with the same question: when should I use a record instead of a class? The answer isn’t as straightforward as the documentation suggests. In this article, I’ll share my perspective on records—battle-tested patterns, surprising gotchas, and the decision framework I use in […]
Read more →Security as Code: Why DevSecOps Is No Longer Optional in 2025
The traditional approach to security—treating it as a final checkpoint before deployment—has become a liability in modern software delivery. After two decades of building enterprise systems, I’ve witnessed the painful evolution from “security as an afterthought” to “security as code.” In 2025, DevSecOps isn’t just a best practice; it’s a survival requirement for any organization […]
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