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ConstantExpectedAttribute: Compile-Time Performance

Published on 10/14/25 2:30 pm by Martin Stühmer

The ConstantExpectedAttribute, introduced in .NET 7, provides a powerful mechanism to signal compiler expectations about constant values. This enables better performance optimizations, enhanced IDE tooling, and clearer API contracts. Learn how to leverage this attribute to build more efficient and maintainable .NET applications.

Retiring Legacy .NET Projects: Risk, Cost, Forward Motion

Published on 10/13/25 11:30 am by Martin Stühmer

In every mature .NET landscape, legacy projects represent both heritage and hazard. They once powered entire business models — now they silently consume time, budget, and attention. The decision to retire or modernize them isn’t about technology fashion. It’s about sustaining the organization’s capacity for value creation.

TUnit — A Pragmatic Evaluation for .NET Teams

Published on 10/9/25 11:30 am by Martin Stühmer

TUnit brings compile-time test discovery and native AOT support to .NET testing — but is it ready for enterprise adoption? A pragmatic analysis of performance gains, tooling maturity, and migration timing for teams evaluating alternatives to MSTest, xUnit, and NUnit.

Still Waiting for the Final Piece: C# 14 Comes Close

Published on 10/6/25 9:00 am by Martin Stühmer

C# 14 introduces the new ‘Extension Everything’ syntax—an elegant step toward more expressive code, yet one that still can’t quite match VB.NET’s classic ByRef magic. A humorous reflection on what’s almost, but not fully, possible in .NET 10.

The Generous Gift? Microsoft Extends .NET STS Support to 24 Months

Published on 9/30/25 11:30 am by Martin Stühmer

Microsoft has extended .NET STS support from 18 to 24 months. A genuine gift to developers or just catching up with reality? Let’s analyze what this means for your development planning.