Final part of a performance deep dive into the SObjectizer actor model framework for C++, covering benchmarks and tuning options.
Explains how to use xUnit's TheoryData<T> for type-safe parameterized tests in C#, replacing untyped IEnumerable<object[]> data.
A practical guide for developers on how to approach, understand, and incrementally improve a newly inherited legacy C++ codebase.
Explores performance analysis in the SObjectizer actor framework, focusing on throughput, latency, and factors like service time and waiting time.
Explores new lock statement patterns in .NET 9, comparing the new Lock class with traditional Monitor-based locking and showing performance benchmarks.
Introduces performance metrics and considerations for message-passing applications using the actor model, focusing on SObjectizer and C++.
Explains why using multiple boolean parameters in functions is problematic and demonstrates cleaner refactoring techniques.
An updated visual mind map of LINQ features and operations, now including all additions up to .NET 9.
A simplified infographic explaining how the .NET Garbage Collector works, with links to more detailed technical articles.
Explores new .NET 9 enhancements to the SearchValues object, enabling efficient string searches alongside character lookups.
A guide to setting up distributed tracing for C# applications using Grafana and Tempo, including infrastructure configuration and integration.
Explains a subtle async/await problem with List.ForEach in .NET and provides a solution using a custom ForEachAsync extension method.
Explores three new LINQ methods added in .NET 9: CountBy, AggregateBy, and Index, with code examples.
A talk on strategies and techniques for migrating existing C# codebases to use nullable reference types and improve null safety.
A critique of AutoMapper for C# object mapping, advocating for compile-time source generators like Mapperly as a simpler, more maintainable alternative.
Explores how const strings in C# can be modified using unsafe code and string interning, despite being compile-time constants.
A developer details their week-long project building a minimal, in-memory storage engine for MariaDB/MySQL in C++, covering the process and API comparisons.
A tutorial on creating and implementing unit tests for C# projects, covering basics, benefits, and setup with MSTest, xUnit, or nUnit.
A guide on creating and sharing reusable C# code by building and publishing custom NuGet packages for personal and professional projects.
A technical guide on implementing a lock-free ring buffer in C# for asynchronous logging, explaining its benefits and providing sample code.
