Louëlla Creemers
Modern C#: A Dive into the Community's Most Loved new Features.
#1about 3 minutes
Overview of modern C# community-loved features
A brief introduction to the four key modern C# features that will be covered: records, pattern matching, switch expressions, and DateOnly/TimeOnly.
#2about 6 minutes
Using records for concise and immutable data types
Records provide a simple, one-line syntax for creating immutable reference or value types, preventing accidental data modification.
#3about 6 minutes
Simplifying conditional logic with pattern matching
Pattern matching allows for more expressive and readable conditional checks using constant, relational, type, and list patterns.
#4about 3 minutes
Writing concise switch statements with expressions
Switch expressions offer a more compact syntax for switch logic, reducing boilerplate code and improving readability.
#5about 4 minutes
Separating date and time concerns with new types
The DateOnly and TimeOnly types simplify code by allowing you to work with date or time values independently, unlike the traditional DateTime type.
#6about 1 minute
Deciding when to adopt new C# features
Consider factors like project age, budget, and effort when deciding whether to implement modern features in new or existing codebases.
#7about 3 minutes
How to stay current with C# development
Follow Microsoft documentation, community creators like Nick Chapsas, and experiment with preview builds to keep up with annual C# releases.
#8about 2 minutes
Q&A on record immutability and DateOnly support
A discussion on why records are stricter about immutability than classes with init-only setters and the state of database support for DateOnly.
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