Advanced C# Tips: Don’t Use unsafe for Minor Gains
The title could have also been “Don’t use unsafe code at all!” You will come to the same conclusion after reading this post, but still I gave a room for…
Series: Advanced C# Tips
Advanced C# Tips: Use ‘in’ Parameter Modifier for Large Value Types
In C#, the in parameter modifier is relatively a recent addition. It added in C# 7.2. The main point of in keyword is to pass a large value type to…
Advanced C# Tips: Prefer Structs for Immutable Data
Before diving into topic, I want to begin with clarifying the terminology. Immutable data refers to data whose state cannot be modified after it has been created. Once an immutable…
Advanced C# Tips: Prefer Value Types Over Reference Types
In C#, understanding the difference between value types and reference types is a fundamental topic when writing efficient and performant code. The choice between using a value type (like a…
Advanced C# Tips: Use Exceptions Wisely
Exceptions in C# are definitely a great facility but we need to use them wisely. We should leave the least possible probabilities of throwing an exception since exceptions come with…
Advanced C# Tips: Consider Leveraging Bitwise Operations for Simple Calculations If Possible
Bitwise operators in C# are special tools that let you work directly with the individual bits of a number’s binary representation. If you are reading this blog post, I assume…
Advanced C# Tips: Utilize ArrayPool for Frequent Array Allocations
ArrayPool<T> in C# is a very useful but a less known feature. It has been around since .NET 2.0 but has never been popular. In order to understand ArrayPool, we…
Advanced C# Tips: Reuse Objects Where Possible
Reusing objects in C# is a strategy that aligns with the principles of efficient memory management and application performance optimization. This concept is important in environments where memory resources are…
Advanced C# Tips: Using Array Segments Instead of Copying Arrays
Even though it is not a very popular C# tool, the ArraySegment<T> is quite old and it was introduced in .NET Framework 2.0, which was released in 2005. It is…
Advanced C# Tips: Avoid Excessive Inlining of Methods
Inlining methods is a technique where the compiler replaces a method call with the actual method body’s code. While inlining can speed up your program by eliminating the overhead of…
Advanced C# Tips:Prefer Lazy Initialization for Rarely Used Objects
Lazy loading and eager loading are two contrasting approaches in managing how and when data is loaded into memory in programming, particularly relevant in the context of databases, data processing,…
Advanced C# Tips: Use readonly Modifier for Immutable Data
The readonly modifier in C# is a keyword applied to fields that should not change after the constructor for an object has completed. Using readonly indicates that the data is…
Advanced C# Tips: Prefer for Loop Over foreach with Arrays
In C#, when you want to go through all the items in an array one by one, you can use either a for loop or a foreach loop. Both will…
Advanced C# Tips: Leverage Span for Safe Memory Access
Span<T> in C# is an innovative feature that revolutionizes how developers work with contiguous memory regions, like arrays or memory blocks. The Span is introduced in C# 7.2 and it…
Advanced C# Tips: Beware of Micro-Optimizing at the Cost of Code Clarity
Micro-optimizing refers to making small modifications to code in an attempt to improve performance, often at the expense of making the code harder to read, understand, and maintain. While it’s…
Advanced C# Tips: Optimize Recursive Functions With Tail Recursion
Recursive functions are a staple in many programmers’ toolkits. They allow us to solve complex problems by having a function call itself with a different set of parameters until a…
Advanced C# Tips: Use Conditional Attribute for Debugging Code
In C#, it’s common to sprinkle your code with debugging information—like console logs that help you track down bugs. However, when you’re ready to release your application to the world,…