Extending Claude with External Tools: MCPs in Action
Learn how Model Context Protocol (MCP) breaks through Claude's knowledge limitations by enabling real-time web search and external tool integration through the desktop application.
Pierre Belin
Experienced SaaS application developer, specializing in testability, specification writing and team management
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High-Performance Logging in .NET 9
Discover how to optimize .NET logging performance using string interpolation, structured logging, and high-performance extensions. Learn implementation strategies and best practices for production systems.
Infrastructure Layer Should Always Be Logic-Free: Why?
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
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
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
The .NET ecosystem has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with MediatR becoming almost synonymous with Clean Architecture implementations.…
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Object Calisthenics #5: Other points of views
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
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
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
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
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
Discover how Object Calisthenics can revolutionize your coding practices. Learn 9 essential rules to elevate your software craftsmanship and produce cleaner, more maintainable code.