[C# Tip] How to create and access custom C# Attributes by using Reflection

In C#, Attributes are a handy mechanism to attach metadata to your classes, methods, properties, etc. In this article, we will see how to create custom Attributes and access them at runtime using Reflection. Continue reading

Introducing the Testing Vial: a (better?) alternative to Testing Diamond and Testing Pyramid

The Testing Pyramid focuses on Unit Tests; the Testing Diamond focuses on Integration Tests; and what about the Testing Vial? Continue reading

C# Tip: injecting and testing the current time with TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider

Dates used to be difficult to test. But with TimeProvider and FakeTimeProvider, everything becomes possible! Continue reading

Build your own Static Code Analysis tool in .NET by knowing how Assembly, Type, MethodInfo, ParameterInfo work.

Why buy a whole tool when you can build your own? Learn how the Type system works in .NET, and create your own minimal type analyser. Continue reading

C# Tip: Handling exceptions with Task.WaitAll and Task.WhenAll

Task.WhenAll and Task.WaitAll are common methods in C# that allow you to execute multiple Tasks. But… what happens when an exception is thrown? Continue reading

How to run SonarQube analysis locally with Docker

The quality of a project can be measured by having a look at how the code is written. SonarQube can help you by running static code analysis and letting you spot the pain points. Let’s learn how to install and run it locally with Docker. Continue reading

C# Tip: An In-Depth Look at CallerMemberName (and some Compile-Time trivia)

Let’s dive deep into the CallerMemberName attribute and explore its usage from multiple angles. We’ll see various methods of invoking it, shedding light on how it is defined at compile time. Continue reading