Code opinion: why I prefer avoiding the Async suffix in C# asynchronous methods
Should every asynchronous method name end with Async? Does it bring more benefits or more downsides? Let’s reason about this habit, which is common among C# developers. Continue reading
[C# Tip] How to create and access custom C# Attributes by using Reflection
In C#, Attributes are a handy mechanism to attach metadata to your classes, methods, properties, etc. In this article, we will see how to create custom Attributes and access them at runtime using Reflection. Continue reading
Introducing the Testing Vial: a (better?) alternative to Testing Diamond and Testing Pyramid
The Testing Pyramid focuses on Unit Tests; the Testing Diamond focuses on Integration Tests; and what about the Testing Vial? Continue reading
C# Tip: injecting and testing the current time with TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider
Dates used to be difficult to test. But with TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider, everything becomes possible! Continue reading
Build your own Static Code Analysis tool in .NET by knowing how Assembly, Type, MethodInfo, ParameterInfo work.
Why buy a whole tool when you can build your own? Learn how the Type system works in .NET, and create your own minimal type analyser. Continue reading