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Using C#9 record and init property in your .NET Framework 4.x, .NET Standard and .NET Core projects

C#9 record and C#9 init property are really nice addition to the language. As explained in C#9 records: immutable classes, both are syntactic sugar that don’t require any change at...
Patrick Smacchia November 25, 2020

C# Index and Range Operators Explained

C#8 added the index ^ and range .. operators. In this post I am attempting to demystify both in the most comprehensive way. The index operator ^ Let’s start with...
Patrick Smacchia November 16, 2020

Visualize Code with Software Architecture Diagrams

The source code is the design. This famous motto means that no matter how many diagrams you draw and discuss with your colleagues, the important point is how the existing...
Patrick Smacchia November 10, 2020

When your brain can’t handle the complexity: NDepend and PostSharp

The size and complexity of codebases have exploded in the last decade. What can you do when your codebase no longer fits your brain? In this article I’ll suggest two...
Patrick Smacchia November 2, 2020