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Infrastructure Layer Should Always Be Logic-Free: Why?

Jan 28, 2025

Learn why your infrastructure layer should contain zero business logic and how to properly structure your .NET applications using Clean Architecture principles. Includes practical examples and common pitfalls to avoid.

Rethinking MediatR Validation: Moving from Pipeline to Domain Objects

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Rethinking MediatR Validation: Moving from Pipeline to Domain Objects

Pierre Belin

Jan 21, 2025

Explore why traditional MediatR pipeline validation might be hurting your .NET application's architecture. Discover how to move validation to domain objects with value objects, following the 'Parse, Don't Validate' principle.

Static Factory Pattern: Solving JSON Deserialization Challenges in .NET

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Static Factory Pattern: Solving JSON Deserialization Challenges in .NET

Pierre Belin

Jan 14, 2025

Learn how to implement the Static Factory Pattern in .NET while handling JSON serialization challenges. Discover practical solutions using System.Text.Json with example implementations and best practices

Don't use MediatR by default on all .NET projects

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Don't use MediatR by default on all .NET projects

Pierre Belin

Dec 4, 2024

The .NET ecosystem has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with MediatR becoming almost synonymous with Clean Architecture implementations.…

Object Calisthenics #5: Other points of views

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Object Calisthenics #5: Other points of views

Pierre Belin, Yoan Thirion, Jonathan Roellinger, Clément Sannier, Guillaume Faas

Nov 26, 2024

You've seen two implementations of calisthenics objects that differed in many ways, both in the way they applied…

Stop exposing your MediatR command/query in minimal API

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Stop exposing your MediatR command/query in minimal API

Pierre Belin

Oct 22, 2024

MediatR has become a popular tool for implementing the mediator pattern in .NET applications, allowing developers to decouple request handlers…

.NET User Secrets Demystified: Practical Usage and Best Practices

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.NET User Secrets Demystified: Practical Usage and Best Practices

Pierre Belin

Sep 17, 2024

Learn how to effectively use .NET User Secrets to secure sensitive data in your development process. This comprehensive guide covers initialization, management, and best practices.

Object Calisthenics #4: Implementations explanations

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Object Calisthenics #4: Implementations explanations

Pierre Belin, Yoan Thirion

Sep 3, 2024

The application of code rules is often conveyed as unidirectional and one-size-fits-all. In other words, when we learn to develop,…

Object Calisthenics #2: Bringing Order to Chaos by Pierre

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Object Calisthenics #2: Bringing Order to Chaos by Pierre

Pierre Belin

Sep 3, 2024

Object Calisthenics, a set of programming exercises designed to improve code quality and object-oriented design, can be a powerful tool…

Object Calisthenics #1: Elevating Code Quality with 9 Powerful Rules

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Object Calisthenics #1: Elevating Code Quality with 9 Powerful Rules

Pierre Belin

Jul 30, 2024

Discover how Object Calisthenics can revolutionize your coding practices. Learn 9 essential rules to elevate your software craftsmanship and produce cleaner, more maintainable code.

ComplexType vs JSON Columns: Choosing the Right Data Storage Approach

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ComplexType vs JSON Columns: Choosing the Right Data Storage Approach

Pierre Belin

Jul 16, 2024

Explore the differences between complex types and JSON columns in .NET development. Make informed decisions on the optimal data storage approach for your .NET applications

Efficiently Handling Stored Procedures in EFCore: Practical Solutions

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Efficiently Handling Stored Procedures in EFCore: Practical Solutions

Pierre Belin

Jun 18, 2024

Discover proven strategies and practical solutions for efficiently handling stored procedures in Entity Framework Core (EFCore) and optimize your database interactions.