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, and UI rendering. Lazy Loading In lazy loading, data is loaded only when it is required. This can enhance application performance and reduce memory usage, […]
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 a method call, excessive inlining can lead to problems. This approach needs to be used carefully since you need to balance performance gains with potential […]
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 available for developers to utilize in their applications to improve performance when dealing with partial arrays. Technically, an ArraySegment is a struct, in other words, […]
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 limited or when the cost of object creation is high. For instance mobile applications, embedded systems, or server applications handling multiple concurrent requests count as […]
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 can use the analogy of a communal bike-sharing system. Just as you can pick up a bike when you need it and return it when […]
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 you also know that in computing world, numbers are actually stored as sequences of bits. Bitwise operators allow you to perform operations on these sequences […]
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 a cost. Exceptions simply signal that something has gone wrong in your code. The purpose of an exception is to allow your program to understand […]
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 struct) or a reference type (like a class) can have significant implications on both memory usage and performance. The technical reasoning behind preferring value types […]
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 object is created, its internal state remains constant throughout its lifetime. Any attempt to modify the object’s state results in the creation of a new […]