.NET Runtime Configuration Knobs You Should Know
A guide to the most useful .NET runtime configuration settings for GC tuning, threading, diagnostics, and globalisation.
The Configuration Binding Source Generator in .NET 8
How .NET 8's configuration binding source generator eliminates reflection from your configuration pipeline and improves AOT compatibility.
IOptions, IOptionsSnapshot, and IOptionsMonitor: Choosing the Right One
Understanding the three options interfaces in .NET's configuration system and when to use each one.
Secrets Management in .NET: From User Secrets to Azure Key Vault
Practical patterns for managing secrets in .NET applications, covering user secrets for development and Key Vault for production.
Feature Flags in .NET with Microsoft.FeatureManagement
How to implement feature flags in .NET using Microsoft.FeatureManagement for safe deployments, A/B testing, and gradual rollouts.
Azure Key Vault as a Configuration Provider in .NET
How to use Azure Key Vault as a configuration source in .NET applications, replacing hardcoded secrets with secure, centralised management.
Environment-Based Configuration in ASP.NET Core
Configure your ASP.NET Core application differently for Development, Staging, and Production using environment-aware settings.
Configuration and the Options Pattern in ASP.NET Core
Master ASP.NET Core's layered configuration system and the Options pattern for strongly-typed settings.