C# Techniques Pros Use Without Thinking
The article covers advanced C# techniques experienced developers use instinctively, including LINQ, async/await, dependency injection, pattern matching, tuples, records, and nullable reference types for cleaner and safer code.
Background
- C# is Microsoft's primary language, used for Windows apps, web services, games (Unity), and enterprise software on the .NET runtime.
- LINQ lets developers write SQL-like queries directly in C#. async/await is the standard pattern for non-blocking operations like network calls.
- Records (C# 9) create immutable data objects with built-in value equality. Pattern matching checks data by its shape/type in one expression.
- This article surveys intermediate-to-advanced C# features that separate professional code from hobbyist code, helping developers write cleaner modern C#.