Best of Nick Chapsas — November 2024

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   Stop Using AutoMapper in .NET

   The post discusses the drawbacks of using AutoMapper and other mapping libraries in .NET, advocating for manual mapping instead. It highlights issues such as the introduction of runtime errors, complexity, and debugging difficulties when using these libraries. The author suggests using simple extension methods for mapping and emphasizes the importance of maintaining control over the code. Alternatives like compile-time libraries are mentioned but manual mapping is preferred for its simplicity and reliability.

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   Everything New Added in .NET 9 with Examples

   Nick introduces various new features of .NET 9, focusing on practical implementations that developers will find useful. Key features include feature switching for managing feature flags, improvements in LINQ for simplified code, and hybrid cache for combining memory and distributed caching under a common API. Additionally, there are significant enhancements in handling spans and new functionalities like ordered GUIDs. The video provides detailed examples and real-world applications of these features.

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