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Tired of arguing about repositories in EF Core? This practical guide compares direct DbContext, thin repositories, and specification style queries with small, runnable C# examples. Learn when each option shines, what to avoid, and how to keep your code clean without hiding EF Core features. We also cover testing pitfalls and safer alternatives. Leave with a simple decision map you can apply to your next .NET project.
C# 14 adds support for unbound generic types in nameof, so you can write nameof(Logger<>) and nameof(Dictionary<,>) without supplying throwaway type arguments. This post explains the syntax, shows practical examples for logs, exceptions, and attributes, and clarifies how nameof differs from typeof in this context.
EF Core 10 introduces LeftJoin and RightJoin to make outer joins readable and intuitive. This article shows how these methods translate to SQL, how to migrate from GroupJoin and DefaultIfEmpty, and how to handle nulls and filters without breaking semantics. You will also see patterns for composite keys, aggregates, and provider caveats, all with short, focused examples.
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