C# Tip: How to JSON Serialize and Deserialize values as DateTime, DateTimeOffset, DateOnly and TimeOnly
Handling dates is never trivial. And handling JSON serialization and deserialization of dates is even more difficult. And, even worse, how can you convert a value as DateTime, DateTimeOffset, DateOnly and TimeOnly? Continue reading
Readonly vs Immutable vs Frozen in C#: differences and (a lot of) benchmarks
The words ReadOnly, Immutable, Frozen seem similar but have distinct meanings in .NET. Here’s a detailed comparison of Readonly, Immutable, and Frozen collections in C#, with benchmarks and typical use cases. Continue reading
Code opinion: why I prefer avoiding the Async suffix in C# asynchronous methods
Should every asynchronous method name end with Async? Does it bring more benefits or more downsides? Let’s reason about this habit, which is common among C# developers. Continue reading
[C# Tip] How to create and access custom C# Attributes by using Reflection
In C#, Attributes are a handy mechanism to attach metadata to your classes, methods, properties, etc. In this article, we will see how to create custom Attributes and access them at runtime using Reflection. Continue reading
Introducing the Testing Vial: a (better?) alternative to Testing Diamond and Testing Pyramid
The Testing Pyramid focuses on Unit Tests; the Testing Diamond focuses on Integration Tests; and what about the Testing Vial? Continue reading
