A minimal diagram showing features grouped by vertical slices, with entire folders being removed cleanly to illustrate delete-ability and localized change.

Delete-Driven Design: How to Write Code You Can Remove

Most design principles focus on extensibility and reuse. Delete-Driven Design flips the question: how easy is it to remove code safely? This post explains why delete-ability is the ultimate test of boundaries, abstractions, and tests—and how to design systems that accept change without fear.

January 12, 2026 · 8 min
A minimal architectural diagram showing controllers, services, and domain entities, with business logic drifting upward into services and increasing complexity.

Why Most Service Layers Make Code Worse

Service layers were meant to coordinate use cases, but in many systems they become dumping grounds for business logic. This post explains why that happens, how it leads to anemic domain models and brittle tests, and what to do instead.

January 5, 2026 · 11 min
Illustration showing hands controlling a marionette, labeled "ANEMIC MODEL: CONTROLLED BY SERVICES".

Avoid Anemic Domain Models

Stop writing C# classes that are just data bags. An anemic domain model scatters your business logic, leading to bugs and maintenance nightmares. Here’s how to fix it.

December 3, 2025 · 7 min
An orchestra conductor directing musicians, a metaphor for the 'Tell, Don't Ask' principle where a service tells objects what to do.

Stop Asking Your Objects Questions. Just Tell Them What to Do

The ‘Tell, Don’t Ask’ principle helps reduce behavioral dependencies in C# applications by keeping decision-making logic inside the objects that own the data. This leads to cleaner, more maintainable code with better encapsulation and reduced coupling.

November 18, 2025 · Last modified: November 25, 2025 · 15 min

12 SOLID Interview Questions for Experienced Developers

Master SOLID principles with real C# examples, interview questions, common pitfalls, and clean architecture tips for maintainable, testable code.

September 8, 2025 · Last modified: September 19, 2025 · 31 min

Prefer Interfaces Over Abstract Classes in C#

Learn why preferring interfaces over abstract classes in C# improves code flexibility, testability, and maintainability for robust .NET applications.

July 16, 2025 · Last modified: September 19, 2025 · 10 min

C# Polymorphism with Template, Strategy, Visitor

Learn how polymorphism in C# using Template Method, Strategy, and Visitor patterns makes your code flexible, maintainable, and reusable.

July 16, 2025 · Last modified: September 19, 2025 · 5 min

How Does Composition Support the SOLID Principles? (C# Examples & Best Practices)

Discover how composition helps you follow the SOLID principles in C#. See practical examples for each principle, learn why composition is more flexible than inheritance, and get actionable tips for writing robust, testable, and maintainable code.

June 30, 2025 · 4 min

Composition Over Inheritance in C#

Discover why composition is often a better choice than inheritance in C#. This article explains the drawbacks of deep inheritance, demonstrates how to use composition for flexible and maintainable code, and provides practical tips for applying these principles in real-world projects. Includes code examples and guidance for testable, scalable software design.

June 29, 2025 · Last modified: September 20, 2025 · 12 min
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