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⚙️ Useful features in Entity Framework Core 8

Unlock EF Core 8's power! Native collections, JSON mapping, and more. Plus, C# 12's lambda defaults, abstract classes vs. interfaces, regex, CPU core retrieval, naming tips, and Azure Functions updates.

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Dive into new features like native collection support, complex types, JSON column mapping, and the convenient addition of sentinel values, making your database interactions smoother and more efficient.

Learn about C# 12's Default Parameters in Lambda Expressions: They enable optional arguments, enhancing code flexibility. Explore their application in methods and lambdas, and how they empower ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs, making them more dynamic and potent.

Learn the vital differences between abstract classes and interfaces in C#. Discover how they shape code flexibility and maintenance, empowering you to make informed programming choices.

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Learn how to harness the power of regular expressions in C# with simple examples. Discover how to match strings starting or ending with specific patterns and perform pattern matching effortlessly.

Learn about efficient string character checking techniques in C#, comparing the performance of using strings versus characters for presence detection. Benchmark results show using a character is 3.57 times faster.

Learn to retrieve CPU core information in C# for performance optimization. Explore methods like Environment.ProcessorCount and Windows WMI, understanding physical, logical processors, and excluded processors on Windows.

Learn practical tips for naming variables and functions in coding. Gain insights into why thoughtful naming saves time and frustration in understanding code.

Discover how Azure Functions' extensibility is evolving with the isolated worker model, bridging the gap between in-process and out-of-process extensions.



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