C# 14 Extension Members: Cleaner Code
The era of the ‘Helper Class’ is over. C# 14 introduces Extension Members, allowing you to add properties, operators, and static methods to external types. Here is how to modernize your codebase.
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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.
Why Copy-Paste Coding Is Worse Than You Think
Copy-paste coding may seem convenient, but it often causes hidden bugs. Learn practical C# patterns to replace duplication and maintain clean, maintainable code.
Refactoring Code for Better Coupling and Cohesion
TL;DR: High cohesion means classes focus on one job. Low coupling means classes don’t depend too much on each other. When I refactor messy code, these two principles guide every decision I make. Why I Focus on Cohesion and Coupling When Refactoring After 10+ years of building enterprise applications, I’ve inherited my fair share of messy codebases. The pattern is always the same: tangled classes doing too much, components that break when you touch something seemingly unrelated, and tests that require half the application to run. ...
Violating SOLID for Performance: When It’s Okay and How to Isolate It
Discover when it’s justified to break SOLID principles for performance in C#. Learn how to measure, isolate, and document exceptions, see real-world trade-offs, and keep your codebase maintainable, even in the engine bay of high-throughput systems.