The Catch Block #88 - Mini C# Extension Methods

A roundup of some of my favorite useful C# extension methods. Plus: refactoring C# 10, resolutions, EF 6 to EF Core, the history of .NET, and creativity powered by music.

The Catch Block #87 - 2021 Year in Review!

A look back at the year in posts. Plus the plan for EF 7; disconnecting to recharge; changing your org; CQRS in .NET 6; and The Oregon Trail.

The Catch Block #86 - STEM-Adjacent Gifts for Kids!

It's that time of year again! Plus: don't abstract the database; make the implicit explicit; and long live the monolith!

The Catch Block #85 - Adventures in Refactoring to Dapper

Refactoring is fun! Maybe. Plus: VS 2022 Razor editor, source generators, clean architecture, and a smelly end to the Christmas tree saga.

The Catch Block #84 - On Tangibility, Adventure, and Trees

We go on an adventure, and it takes longer than we thought. Plus: a speedup, exceptions, shared values, and newcomers.