October 26, 2026
Pin C# language behavior separately from the .NET SDK
I explain why SDK selection and C# language policy belong in separate settings, and how to roll out language changes across a repository fleet.
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October 19, 2026
Benchmark .NET 11 before assuming it is faster
A controlled runtime comparison shows whether .NET 11 changes latency, throughput or resource use for your service—and what upgrade risk comes with the result.
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October 19, 2026
Treat richer EF Core translation as a SQL change to verify
A more expressive EF Core query can change SQL, plans, and database constraints, so verify the emitted commands against your schema and workload.
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October 19, 2026
Validate .NET 11 tracing before changing instrumentation
A practical comparison of ASP.NET Core’s built-in traces and existing application spans helps identify duplication, missing context, and what to keep.
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October 19, 2026
QuickGrid virtualization is a data contract
QuickGrid virtualization depends on stable ordering, useful filtering, and predictable range queries, not only on rendering fewer rows.
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October 13, 2026
Trial .NET 11 without changing the production build
A reusable pipeline can test services with the .NET 11 preview SDK and runtime while keeping its established production toolchain unchanged.
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October 2, 2026
Dual-exporting .NET metrics without making it permanent
Learn when dual-exporting .NET metrics to Prometheus and OTLP helps a migration, what to validate, and how to retire the temporary path.
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October 2, 2026
Separate the .NET support deadline from .NET 11 adoption
A practical way to inventory .NET services, prioritize upgrade risk, test on .NET 10 and meet the support deadline without waiting for .NET 11.
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