Discover .NET·3yRepository Pattern - A controversy explained
The repository pattern is a design pattern that provides a way to abstract the data access layer in an application. The controversy around the repository pattern centers around the fact that many developers argue it adds unnecessary complexity and duplicates functionality that is already provided by modern Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks such as Entity Framework.
ASP.NET Blog·3yAnnouncing .NET 8 Preview 1
Announcing .NET 8 Preview 1. This post introduces the major themes and goals of .NET 8, including cloud native development, MAUI and Blazor hybrid, momentum in quality and performance, and staying up-to-date with the latest features. It also highlights improvements in container images, runtime and libraries, JSON handling, and general optimizations. The post gives a shout-out to a community spotlight member and expresses gratitude to the open-source community for their contributions.
ASP.NET Blog·3yWhat is .NET, and why should you choose it?
The post provides an overview of the pillars and design point of the .NET platform. It discusses productivity, performance, security, and reliability as the key values of .NET. It also highlights the runtime, libraries, and languages as the pillars of the .NET stack. Additionally, it mentions the support for concurrency in .NET and the use of exceptions for error handling.