Getting Started With PgVector in .NET for Simple Vector Search
Vector search doesn't require a dedicated vector database. PostgreSQL with pgvector gives you similarity search right next to your relational data. He...
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Scaling SignalR With a Redis Backplane
SignalR connections are server-local. Scale out to multiple instances and messages stop reaching the right clients. Here's how the Redis backplane fix...
Optimizing Bulk Database Updates in .NET: From Naive to Lightning-Fast
Seven approaches to bulk-updating rows in PostgreSQL from .NET using Dapper and EF Core, from naive per-row updates to binary COPY. Each step cuts dow...
5 Architecture Tests You Should Add to Your .NET Projects
Learn about five essential architecture tests that can help ensure the quality and maintainability of your .NET projects.
How to Implement Two-Factor Authentication in ASP.NET Core
Passwords alone are not enough. Learn how to implement Two-Factor Authentication in .NET using TOTP, QR codes, and the Otp.NET library, with a secure ...
Where Vertical Slices Fit Inside the Modular Monolith Architecture
Modular Monolith tells you how to split the system into modules. But it says nothing about how to organize code inside each module. Vertical Slice Arc...
How to Extract Structured Data From Images Using Ollama in .NET
Vision models can do more than describe images. I used Ollama and Microsoft.Extensions.AI to extract structured receipt data into strongly typed C# ob...
Integrate Keycloak with ASP.NET Core Using OAuth 2.0
Learn how to integrate Keycloak with your .NET 10 API using Docker, Swagger UI with OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code flow, and JWT validation.
Containerize Your .NET Applications Without a Dockerfile
Learn how to containerize .NET applications without writing a single line of Dockerfile. The .NET SDK has built-in support for publishing directly to ...
A Practical Demo of Zero-Downtime Migrations Using Password Hashing
A practical demo of the zero-downtime migration pattern: run old + new password hash formats side-by-side, migrate users on login, and remove legacy s...
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