Published inLevel Up Coding·PinnedDockerizing an ASP.NET Core Web API: A Step-by-Step GuideDocker is a containerization platform that enables developers to package and run their applications in a lightweight and isolated environment. In this article, we will discuss the different parts of a Dockerfile that is used to containerize an ASP.NET Core web API application. After you create an ASP.NET Core Web…Aspnetcore7 min readAspnetcore7 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·PinnedThe Hidden Performance Killer in EF Core: Understanding and Avoiding the N+1 Query IssueIf you’ve worked with Entity Framework Core (EF Core), you may have encountered the N+1 problem unintentionally, without even realizing it. This issue can have a significant impact on your application’s performance and resource usage. In this article, we’ll explore the N+1 problem in EF Core using an example of…Entity Framework Core5 min readEntity Framework Core5 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·PinnedGlobal Exception Handling in ASP.NET Core Web API: A Comparative Study of Two ApproachesWhen building a web application, error handling is an essential aspect of ensuring the application runs smoothly. One of the ways to handle errors in ASP.NET Core is through the use of middleware. …Net Core6 min readNet Core6 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 9Best Practices for Writing Custom Middlewares in ASP.NET CoreOne of the key features of ASP.NET Core is its middleware pipeline, which allows you to easily add custom behavior to the request processing pipeline. Middleware components in ASP.NET Core are classes that implement the IMiddleware interface or use the Use extension method or creating custom class and inject RequestDelegate…Middleware5 min readMiddleware5 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 7A Comprehensive Guide to Using AutoMapper in ASP.NET Core ApplicationsWhen developing applications, one common task is to map data between different objects. This process can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when dealing with complex objects. Automapper is a popular library that simplifies the mapping process by automatically mapping data between objects. Important Note: You can have the source code…Automapper5 min readAutomapper5 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 6Exploring Algorithm Complexity and Big O Notation with Code Examples: From O(1) to O(2^n)Algorithm complexity is a crucial concept in computer science that measures the amount of resources required by an algorithm to solve a problem. The two most common resources considered when measuring algorithm complexity are time and space. …Big O Notation7 min readBig O Notation7 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 2Why Diversity in Tech Matters: The Importance of Creating Inclusive Work EnvironmentsAs technology continues to play a larger role in our daily lives, the need for diversity in tech has become increasingly important. In order to create products and services that truly serve all people, it’s crucial that the tech industry reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. But diversity…Diversity5 min readDiversity5 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 220 Must-Know Data Annotations for ASP.NET Core: Simplifying Data ManagementData annotations in ASP.NET Core are attributes that can be applied to model properties to define validation rules, format strings, and other metadata. They are a key feature of the .NET framework and can help make your code more efficient, easier to maintain, and more secure. In this article, we…Aspnetcore8 min readAspnetcore8 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 25Improving Code Quality in .NET Core: Tools and TechniquesCode quality is one of the most important factors for any software project. Maintaining good code quality is essential for the longevity and success of any software project. Code quality not only ensures that the code is maintainable, but also enhances the overall performance and reliability of the application. In…Clean Code6 min readClean Code6 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 24Visualizing Binary Search: Tracing Its Execution Path Step by StepSearching is one of the fundamental tasks in computer science. A search algorithm is a method that is used to find a specific item or record from a collection of items or records. Binary search is one of the most commonly used search algorithms. In this article, we will discuss…Binary Search5 min readBinary Search5 min read
