C# 8.0 – What C# version does my App use?

So you have created a new application in Visual Studio 2019. You might be surprised to learn that your application isn’t using C# 8.0 by default. Not unless you are targeting .NET Core 3.x or .NET Standard 2.x.
C# 8.0 Using Declarations

With the release of C# 8.0, new C# features have been introduced that make developers lives much easier. C# 8.0 using declarations is just one of those new features.
Enabling C# 8 in Visual Studio 2019

Enabling C# 8 in any Visual Studio 2019 project is easier than you think. It’s requires a simple csproj file edit. Let me show you how.
Visual Studio IntelliCode – AI For your Code

Visual Studio IntelliCode allows you to add the power of artificial intelligence to your code. Enabling IntelliCode is super easy, and I’m going to show you exactly how to do this. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? TRY THESE LINKS INSTEAD: Extension Methods Are Easy with C# Struggling With Imposter Syndrome? How To Think And Overcome Flexible […]
Extension Methods Are Easy with C#

I have said this many times before, I love using extension methods. They are probably the easiest methods to write and can power up your code like never before. If you what to find out more, read on. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? TRY THESE LINKS INSTEAD: C# 7 and .NET Core Cookbook Published The Unbelievably […]
Today in Tech – Thursday, Jan 10, 2019

Visual Studio Watch Window – While debugging, you may notice, when you check the value in the Watch window, one of two icons beside your data
Today in Tech – Wednesday, Jan 09, 2019

Cleanup SQL Query Store – data persists on disk even after backup and restore operations. Clear out all the historical Query Store data.
Today in Tech – Tuesday, Jan 08, 2019

SignalR Server Hubs – This is part of a course that is a step-by-setup guide on how to build real-time web apps using ASP.NET Core SignalR
Steve Jobs – Anecdotes Of A Genius, A Life Well Lived

The direction Steve Jobs took Apple in, undoubtedly played a huge role in the success of the company and its products. We all know a single person doesn’t make a company. The employees do, but a leader with a clear vision goes a very long way.
Today in Tech – Monday, Jan 07, 2019

SQL Server Performance Tuning – Pinal Dave started this workshop that grew into the most popular service by far on SQL Authority.