As a software engineer working in the world of C#, I often find myself faced with the decision of whether to use Task or ValueTask when designing asynchronous code. Both of these types are essential in modern C# development, but choosing the right one for your specific scenario can be…

Great question! Relying solely on random values can sometimes miss specific important cases that need to be tested. Let's take a look at an example in C#: public int SpecialAdd(int a, int b) { if (a == 42 || b == 42) { return 42; } return a + b…

Unit testing is a crucial aspect of software development, as it helps to ensure that each part of your code works as expected. However, some common pitfalls can hinder the effectiveness of your tests. …

Once upon a time, in the land of ones and zeroes, lived code — the invisible threads that power our apps, websites, and software. But there’s a secret about code. It’s not just for computers. It’s for us, humans, too. The Forgotten Readers When you type away, creating lines of code, who’s the…

Let’s talk about a topic that I often see tripping up many developers, especially those relatively new to the C# world: generic types. If you’ve used C# for any length of time, you’ve probably used them or at least seen them. They look like this: List<T>, Dictionary<TKey, TValue>, and so…

Guten Tag, C# people! Ever felt that your code was too einfach (simple)? Fret not! Let’s embark on a journey to make your code a tad bit more kompliziert (complicated) than it needs to be. Why? Well, because we can. Abstract, Abstract, and… Abstract some more! Remember those basic integer operations? Let’s wrap each one in…

Logging is a bit like the unsung hero of software development. When done right, it silently provides us with a window into the operations of our software, helping us catch issues, debug errors, and understand user behaviors. But what happens when logging isn’t done quite right? …

Where bugs are mythical creatures and code dances the cha-cha!

Navigating the landscape of software engineering titles can feel like traversing through a labyrinth. The vast array of titles may leave one pondering, “Senior Software Engineer, Junior? What am I?” In the technological domain, job titles frequently blur the lines between seniority and experience, often leaving individuals in a conundrum…