N+1 queries, eager loading, and when to use raw SQL A practical guide based on real production experience with C# code examples. Introduction: The hidden cost of convenience What happens when an endpoint that takes 200ms in development suddenly takes 14 seconds in production? I saw this first-hand while diagnosing a production API. The system … Read more
In modern web application development, scalability and efficient resource utilization are key. ASP.NET Core gives us powerful tools to build high-throughput servers, and one of the most impactful features for performance is asynchronous programming using async and await. In this article, we will explore how async/await works specifically with the ThreadPool in ASP.NET Core and … Read more
Hey there! If you’re dipping your toes into programming or prepping for that big coding interview, you’ve probably heard about searching algorithms. They’re like the detectives of the data world – hunting down that one piece of info in a sea of numbers or names. In this chatty guide, we’re going to cozy up with … Read more