.NET Core Best Practices

Discover the best practices for developing high-quality .NET Core applications with our comprehensive guide. From architecture and design patterns to testing and deployment, we cover everything you need to know to build robust and scalable applications that meet the demands of modern software development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started with .NET Core, our best practices will help you optimize your workflow and deliver exceptional results.

BEST PRACTICE 1:

Invest in developer education and collaboration

BEST PRACTICE 2:

Check injected arguments for null using a helper method that supports fluent syntax

BEST PRACTICE 3:

Utilize static code analysis and linters in your CI pipeline

BEST PRACTICE 4:

Utilize static code analysis and linters in your IDE

BEST PRACTICE 5:

Keep Your Dependencies Up-to-Date

BEST PRACTICE 6:

Prioritize Unit Testing

BEST PRACTICE 7:

Write Clean, Readable Code

BEST PRACTICE 8:

Embrace the Latest .NET Framework Versions

BEST PRACTICE 9:

Prefer composition over inheritance

BEST PRACTICE 10:

Don't use abbreviations, use full names instead

BEST PRACTICE 11:

Name your variables, methods, classes properly

BEST PRACTICE 12:

Minimize Large Object Allocations

BEST PRACTICE 13:

Avoid Blocking Calls

BEST PRACTICE 14:

Delete unused and dead code

BEST PRACTICE 15:

Do Refactoring for Auto-generated Code

BEST PRACTICE 16:

Enable Compression

BEST PRACTICE 17:

Use Environment-based settings

BEST PRACTICE 18:

Use a centralized logging solution

BEST PRACTICE 19:

Profile your application, especially the data access layer

BEST PRACTICE 20:

Profile your application, especially data access layer

BEST PRACTICE 21:

Monitor and Optimize Resource Usage

BEST PRACTICE 22:

Use OpenAPI/Swagger with API design first principle

BEST PRACTICE 23:

Use Entity Framework Core

BEST PRACTICE 24:

Use Health Checks

BEST PRACTICE 25:

Make use of Logging Levels

BEST PRACTICE 26:

Use integration testing to test the entire system and ensure components work together

BEST PRACTICE 27:

Use the factory pattern to create objects dynamically and improve flexibility.

BEST PRACTICE 28:

Use the repository pattern to abstract data access and improve maintainability

BEST PRACTICE 29:

Use inversion of control to decouple components and improve testability

BEST PRACTICE 30:

Use validation to ensure data integrity and prevent security vulnerabilities

BEST PRACTICE 31:

Use encryption to protect sensitive data

BEST PRACTICE 32:

Use caching to improve performance and reduce database calls

BEST PRACTICE 33:

Use exception handling to gracefully handle errors and prevent crashes

BEST PRACTICE 34:

Use continuous integration and deployment to automate the build and deployment process

BEST PRACTICE 35:

Use unit testing to ensure code quality and catch bugs early

BEST PRACTICE 36:

Use version control to manage code changes and collaborate with others

BEST PRACTICE 37:

Use middleware to add cross-cutting concerns such as authentication and caching

BEST PRACTICE 38:

Use configuration files to manage application settings

BEST PRACTICE 39:

Use logging to track errors and debug issues

BEST PRACTICE 40:

Use LINQ to simplify data querying and manipulation

BEST PRACTICE 41:

Use async/await to improve performance and responsiveness

BEST PRACTICE 42:

Follow SOLID principles to write maintainable and scalable code

BEST PRACTICE 43:

Use dependency injection to manage dependencies and improve testability

BEST PRACTICE 44:

Always check what T-SQL is generated by Entity Framework and that filters are applied correctly

BEST PRACTICE 45:

Make Startup class as readable as possible

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