Best C# Article of December 2016

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Current Entries

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C#.NET Implementation of K-Means Clustering Algorithm to Produce Recommendations

25 Dec 2016Arthur V. Ratz

In this article we'll demonstrate the implementation of k-means clustering algorithm to produce recommendations.

.NET

Visual-Studio

VS2013

A Tale of Two Timers

14 Jan 2017Graham Wilson

An exercise to measure the drift in the time-of-day clock on a Windows PC using the periodic timer

Windows

time

DateTime

Web System for Smart Image Viewing: Upload, Deep Zoom, Mark Out and Annotation

1 Dec 2016Igor Ladnik

Software for large image smart viewing, mark out and annotation

C# Docx to HTML to Docx

22 Dec 2016Ozesh Thapa

Converting Docx To Html to Docx

Dependency Injection to The Core

28 Dec 2016Fiyaz Hasan

Learn how dependency injection mechanism has evolved from ASP.NET to ASP.NET Core

ASP.NET Core Angular 2 EF 1.0.1 Web API Using Template Pack

25 Dec 2016syed shanu

In this article, let’s see how to create our first ASP.NET Core Angular 2 Starter Application (.NET Core) using Template pack using Entity Framework 1.0.1 and Web API to display data from the database to our Angular2 and ASP.NET Core web application.

Cinchoo ETL - CSV Writer

9 Sep 2021Cinchoo

Simple CSV file writer for .NET

Considerations for SQL Server on Linux

18 Dec 2016Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Overview of SQL Server on Linux

Linux

SQL-Server

Angular2 & WebApi (SPA) for Enterprise App - Part 7 - Manage Application Lifecycle

29 May 2017tranthanhtu.vn

In this article, We will learn why do we need to manage the stages of our application.

Xamarin with TinyIoC

26 Dec 2016n.podbielski

Use of IoC container in Xamarin on example of TinyIoC

Using Unity Framework in ASP.NET MVC 5

28 Dec 2016Snesh Prajapati

In this article we will learn how to use Unity framework with ASP.NET MVC 5 application to register and resolve dependent objects.

Bootstrapper Loader for Layered Architecture

10 Nov 2017David P Nguyen

A tiny library to load and execute bootstrapper classes in layered architecture by convention

Image recognition, translation and speech synthesis - 3in1 Web API

4 Dec 2016Jalle

WebAPI, Azure, Android

HigLabo.Mapper (Zero Configuration, Full Customization, Easy to Use) and Inside of Creating Mapping Library

5 Jul 2020Higty

Design mapping rule by test case and write IL code for good performance

MSIL

.NET

Dev

Data quality for developers

21 Dec 2016DataBytzAI

A quick look at data quality, and using expression trees to automate QA data testing

SmartFormat.NET /2 - Enhancing string.Format to new levels

3 Dec 2016axuno

SmartFormat.NET /2 is a string template library that allows you to fill a string with data. Easy to use, fast, extensible, and extremely powerful. Allows for named {placeholders} using any data type, conditional formatting, iterating through IEnumerables, and much more.

Using SSH Keys for License Generation and Validation in .NET Applications

8 Dec 2016Bahrudin Hrnjica

How to implement license functionality in your .NET application

.NET

Conditional Validation in WPF using Attributes

16 Dec 2016Dilip Nandakumar

Extending Data Annotations library to support conditional validation in WPF

Date and Time Source Interface and its Implementations

10 Dec 2016Alexey Chernobaev

Date and time source interface allows to use different actual date and time sources (e.g. current system time or accelerated system time) in your C# code to simplify debugging, simulation, etc.

Consume SOAP Service with COM Component

12 Dec 2016Leo Chapiro

This article explains how to consume a WebService (SOAP) from plain VisualBasicScript by using a COM DLL written in C#.

VBScript

COM

SOAP

Integrate Serilog (Logging Framework) with ASP.NET Core

3 Dec 2016Adi_Mag

Integrate Serilog with ASP.NET Core application

In ASP.NET MVC Passing Results of LINQ to View

10 Dec 2016OmarIsaid

Solution for passing data from View to controller, contains useful concepts for beginner developers

Generating Proxies During Runtime using Reflection.Emit

8 Dec 2016n.podbielski

Reflection.Emit is very powerful tool. It creates IL code and since C# is converted into IL too, we have the same functionality as in C# and even more. It is very powerful and at the same time very complicated. Because of that, it is worth discussing how and for what it should be used.

Geocode Addresses in Dynamics CRM

26 Dec 2016robert_chang

Learn how to connect to Dynamics CRM, customize and query Customer Address entity, geocode the address and update CRM data.

Debugging ActivePDF Toolkit openInputFile issues

2 Dec 2016Mahesh Patil

How we debugged environment specific issues with ActivePDF Toolkit openInputFile returning -1 and how windows uses DLLs in System32 and SysWOW64 folders based on the application pool run mode

.NET

Dev

Architecture for a Service with Multiple Clients using DispatcherObject

4 Dec 2016Carsten Breum

Showing an architecture for a service to handle multiple clients on their own thread using the DispatcherObject.

Dev

Design

Architect

A Note on Angular 2 Deployment and Node_Modules

17 Dec 2016Dr. Song Li

This is a note on a stupid, brutal force, terrible, yet not very horrible method to deploy the big Angular 2's 42.8 MB "node_modules" folder.

Browse Control for ISO SDK App – Part 1

29 Dec 2016Kelum W. Ganegoda

Browse Control for ISO SDK App – Part 1

MTC.Host. A Infrastructure to host and manage Windows Services

10 Dec 2016gfazzola

In this article I will explain the implementation of an infrastructure to host and manage windows services in a practical and interactive way.As a practical example of the solution will be implemented a dynamic ip update client of DucDNS

Load/Performance Testing Quick Start Guide

3 Jan 2017Metaphysico

Quick Setup for a basic Load and Performance Testing System with logging.

Simplify Automation Unit Testing Using IOC And MOQ

24 Dec 2016Makrand Vichare

Managing Localization in Combo Boxes

30 Dec 2016Dana Bell

This tip shows how to populate and process combo boxes when the program supports multiple languages/cultures.

.NET

Windows

How To Get An Extension Attribute from AD

19 Dec 2016Abhay@Accenture

Get an extension attribute from AD using Principal Extensions in System.DirectoryServices.AccountManagement

Create HTTP Request Pipeline using ASP.NET Core Custom Middleware: Build/run on Mac, Windows, Linux or Docker Container

27 Dec 2016Neal Pandey

How to build HTTP request pipeline on ASP.NET Core

Bare Metal MVVM - Where the Code Meets the Road - Part 1

29 Dec 2016Pete O'Hanlon

This series of articles covers MVVM from the absolute beginning; no frameworks and no helpers, we're going to learn MVVM from the nuts and bolts.

WPF

MVVM

Remote controlled LED / Weather Station / Message Display (Part 1 - Raspberry Pi)

4 Jan 2017Andrew Lai

A small project to give my son a great surprise

Get insight to build your first Multi-Language ASP.NET MVC 5 Web Application

13 Dec 2016jamuro77

This article explains how to create a simple Multi-Language ASP.NET MVC 5 Web Application. I'll show how to translate texts, localize images or entire views as well as how to deal with URL routing to support several languages.

Testable WinForms Applications

15 May 2023Mirnes Mrkaljevic

Make WinForms testable

Elmah in MVC

6 Dec 2016Suchit R. Khunt

What is Elmah and how to use Elmah in MVC ?

QuickStart Tor in .NET Core

21 Aug 2021Ádám Ficsór

How to use Tor in .NET Core

.NET-Core

.NET

Dev

Indexed Search Filter Using ASP.NET MVC, jQuery and Ajax Requests

16 Dec 2016Arthur V. Ratz

In this article we'll discuss an approach of using jQuery's Ajax requests to implement an indexed search filter based on an example of creating a simple phone book web application with ASP.NET MVC.

Distributed Cache using Redis and ASP.NET Core

21 Dec 2016Petru Faurescu

Quick introduction on how to use Redis with ASP.NET Core. It includes a full example loading sample Twitter messages.

Build Your Own Bitcoin Wallet

20 Feb 2017Ádám Ficsór

Tutorial and template for building a basic, cross-platform Bitcoin wallet in .NET Core

Entity Framework Core 2 for the Enterprise

8 Feb 2020HHerzl

Entity Framework Core 2 for the Enterprise

Realtime Twitter Stream Visualization with .NET Core, Emitter and JavaScript

3 Dec 2016Kel_

Visualizing a stream of tweets using Emitter Publish/Subscribe in real-time. Deploying .NET Core on Linux with Docker.

Using DataTables with Web API - Part 4: Re-use

9 Dec 2016levelnis

Part 4 of a series on using DataTables with WebAPI

Javascript

.NET

WebAPI2

Content Negotiation and Custom Formatter in ASP.NET Web API

29 Dec 2016Snesh Prajapati

In this article we will learn about Content Negotiation and its default use in ASP.NET Web API. Further we will see how to implement Custom Content Formatter to fulfill client’s request with a special format.

A Note on Angular 2 Environment in Visual Studio

11 Dec 2016Dr. Song Li

This is a note on setting the environment for Angular 2 & Typescript in Visual Studio.

Engineering Calculator VOLTA-814

19 Dec 2016DrABELL

Engineering Calculator VOLTA-814 (Productivity Software contest submission) was originally developed as HTML5 web application and later converted into desktop app using Intel’s AppUp encapsulator. The latest version for Win 7/8 released in 2014 is built on .NET/WPF.

ASP.NET MVC 5: Implementing a ShoutBox Feature Using jQuery and AJAX

2 Dec 2016Vincent Maverick Durano

This article will walk you through on implementing a simple "shoutbox" feature in your ASP.NET MVC 5 application.

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

DataBytzAI

Chief Technology Officer SocialVoice.AI

Ireland

Allen is CTO of SocialVoice (https://www.socialvoice.ai), where his company analyses video data at scale and gives Global Brands Knowledge, Insights and Actions never seen before! Allen is a chartered engineer, a Fellow of the British Computing Society, a Microsoft mvp and Regional Director, and C-Sharp Corner Community Adviser and MVP. His core technology interests are BigData, IoT and Machine Learning.

When not chained to his desk he can be found fixing broken things, playing music very badly or trying to shape things out of wood. He currently completing a PhD in AI and is also a ball throwing slave for his dogs.

Abhay@Accenture

Technical Lead Accenture

Canada

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Ádám Ficsór

CEO of Bitcoin

Hungary

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Adi_Mag

India

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Software Developer

Pakistan

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a computer programmer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert with Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.

Alexey Chernobaev

Software Developer

Russian Federation

C# / C++ developer. Create applications mostly for Windows, sometimes for Linux. Used Object Pascal / Delphi in the good old times.

Andrew Lai

Team Leader

Hong Kong

Front-office Technologist in Finance Industry, who also has an interest in mobile and IOT technologies

Arthur V. Ratz

Software Developer (Senior) EpsilonDev

Ukraine

I’m software developer, system analyst and network engineer, with over 20 years experience, graduated from L’viv State Polytechnic University and earned my computer science and information technology master’s degree in January 2004. My professional career began as a financial and accounting software developer in EpsilonDev company, located at L’viv, Ukraine. My favorite programming languages - C/C++, C#.NET, Java, ASP.NET, Node.js/JavaScript, PHP, Perl, Python, SQL, HTML5, etc. While developing applications, I basically use various of IDE’s and development tools, including Microsoft Visual Studio/Code, Eclipse IDE for Linux, IntelliJ/IDEA for writing code in Java. My professional interests basically include data processing and analysis algorithms, artificial intelligence and data mining, system analysis, modern high-performance computing (HPC), development of client-server web-applications using various of libraries, frameworks and tools. I’m also interested in cloud-computing, system security audit, IoT, networking architecture design, hardware engineering, technical writing, etc. Besides of software development, I also admire to write and compose technical articles, walkthroughs and reviews about the new IT- technological trends and industrial content. I published my first article at CodeProject in June 2015.

axuno

Germany

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Bahrudin Hrnjica

Software Developer (Senior)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bahrudin Hrnjica holds a Ph.D. degree in Technical Science/Engineering from University in Bihać.
Besides teaching at University, he is in the software industry for more than two decades, focusing on development technologies e.g. .NET, Visual Studio, Desktop/Web/Cloud solutions.

He works on the development and application of different ML algorithms. In the development of ML-oriented solutions and modeling, he has more than 10 years of experience. His field of interest is also the development of predictive models with the ML.NET and Keras, but also actively develop two ML-based .NET open source projects: GPdotNET-genetic programming tool and ANNdotNET - deep learning tool on .NET platform. He works in multidisciplinary teams with the mission of optimizing and selecting the ML algorithms to build ML models.

He is the author of several books, and many online articles, writes a blog at http://bhrnjica.net, regularly holds lectures at local and regional conferences, User groups and Code Camp gatherings, and is also the founder of the Bihac Developer Meetup Group. Microsoft recognizes his work and awarded him with the prestigious Microsoft MVP title for the first time in 2011, which he still holds today.

Carsten Breum

Software Developer (Senior)

Denmark

M.Sc computer science and physics

Worked with software development for many years.

Is now expert in WPF, databases, C#, .NET, ADO.NET, SQL server, ASP.NET, Android, blockchain and more Big Grin | :-D

Cinchoo

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Dana Bell

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

David P Nguyen

Software Developer

Singapore

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Dilip Nandakumar

Software Developer Bally Technologies

India

I am a full stack developer working in .net technologies.

Dr. Song Li

United States

I have been working in the IT industry for some time. It is still exciting and I am still learning. I am a happy and honest person, and I want to be your friend.

DrABELL

Engineer

United States

Dr. Alexander Bell (aka DrABell), a seasoned full-stack DevOps and Data Engineer holds PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, authored 37 inventions and published 100+ technical articles, including those popular at CodeProject totaling 4M+ views. Alex pioneered AI/NLP, Cloud development, .NET/Java technology stacks, advanced SQL extensions, HTML5/CSS3 and other important Web technologies; developed multiple award-winning Web/Win apps submitted to App Innovation Contests (AIC 2012/2013). Currently focused on Microsoft Azure Cloud and GitHub Copilot AI-enabled DevOps.

Fiyaz Hasan

Architect Geek Hour

Bangladesh

Tech Enthusiast | Contributing Author on Microsoft Docs | Github Country Leader (C# and Typescript)

A .NET and JavaScript enthusiast. Likes to work with different technologies on different platforms. Loves the logic and structure of coding and always strives to write more elegant and efficient code. Passionate about design patterns and applying Software Engineering best practices.

I'm a young coder who did exceedingly well in my education and was offered an internship by Microsoft. I've tried a range of things and realized that what I need is a super creative challenge. I'm hungry for a real role in a challenging startup, something I can stick with for years

gfazzola

Systems Engineer MTCSistemas

Argentina

I have been working with computers since the time of the commodore 64.

I am a graduate of the engineering degree in systems at the national university of the central province of buenos aires, Tandil, Argentina.

I've been a fan of distributed applications since I met Borland's MIDAS technology and continue with Microsoft equivalents.

I specialize in relational database -SQL Server, Firebird and SQLIte.

Graham Wilson

Software Developer (Senior)

Canada

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

HHerzl

Software Developer

El Salvador

CatFactory Creator.

Full Stack Developer with Experience in C#, Entity Framework Core, ASP.NET Core and Angular.

Higty

CEO TinyBetter, Inc

Japan

I'm a CEO of TinyBetter, Inc in Japan.

Igor Ladnik

Software Developer (Senior)

Israel

Nov 2010: Code Project Contests - Windows Azure Apps - Winner
Feb 2011: Code Project Contests - Windows Azure Apps - Grand Prize Winner

Jalle

Bosnia and Herzegovina

As a certified Microsoft Developer, Jasmin has been coding since the 1990s. His areas of expertise are desktop and web applications that are built on the .NET platform. In the last 2 years, he has devoted special attention to the development of mobile applications for Android using Java.

jamuro77

Architect

Spain

Telecommunication Engineer by University of Zaragoza, Spain.

Passionate Software Architect, MCPD, MCAD, MCP. Over 10 years on the way building software.

Mountain Lover, Popular Runner, 3km 8'46, 10km 31'29, Half Marathon 1h08'50, Marathon 2h27'02. I wish I could be able to improve, but It's difficult by now

Kel_

Chief Technology Officer Misakai Ltd.

Ireland

Roman Atachiants, Ph.D. is the architect behind emitter.io service, a real-time, low-latency publish/subscribe service for IoT, Gaming. He is a software engineer and scientist with extensive experience in different computer science domains, programming languages/principles/patterns & frameworks.

His main expertise consists of C# and .NET platform, game technologies, cloud, human-computer interaction, big data and artificial intelligence. He has an extensive programming knowledge and R&D expertise.

LinkedIn Profile
Emitter.io Platform

Spike-Engine Project

CodePlex Projects

Kelum W. Ganegoda

Software Developer (Senior) Brandix Lanka Pvt Ltd.

Sri Lanka

I’ve started my career in 2001 with Microsoft .net ver 1.0. I’m a MCSD for .net.

Currently, I’m working for Sri Lanka’s largest apparel exporter as a Software Engineer. All projects in .net, MS Sql Server, Biztalk Server, WCF and WPF. And also, I’m developing components to the ERP. In addition to that, I’ve involved to create architecture of ERP integration.

Leo Chapiro

Software Developer

Germany

I'm a software developer living in Germany with my family (wife & 2 sons).
My hobbies: sport, traveling, books (former reading, now hearing).
Welcome to my homepage: http://leochapiro.de

levelnis

Technical Lead Levelnis Ltd

United Kingdom

Follow along my journey as I create a newsletter about launching websites. Just message me with "I'm in" and I'll add you

Mahesh Patil

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Makrand Vichare

Software Developer

India

I am a Full stack developer in Microsoft technologies, Android development and MEAN stack, I have played a role like an individual contributor / Tech lead / Architect.

I like to do experiments with new approach and various combinations of technologies.

Metaphysico

Software Developer

United States

I am currently an Automation Developer working on Coded UI Frameworks using Selenium, Load Testing Frameworks and Dynamic Data Frameworks for the prior mentioned testing systems. I maintain all of the software and hardware for our build, release and test systems, mostly using TFS, powershell and Hyper-V as well as building and maintaining Automated test systems.

Skills
SQL, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies
C#, JavaScript, HTML, C++, Markdown, XAML, XML
Quality Testing, Coded UI Testing, Selenium Testing, Load Testing
ALM, Team Foundation Server/VSO, Build Administration
Databases SQL/Oracle, Software and Hardware Installation/Maintenance
Troubleshooting, Project Management,
Solid State Electronics, Pulse Width Modulation, Metal Casting, Carbon Fiber Casting, Powder Coating.

Mirnes Mrkaljevic

Germany

Software Engineer, oriented to programming in C# and Java. Developing desktop and web apps, mainly using TDD approach. Learning and experimenting with JavaScript frameworks.

n.podbielski

Software Developer

Poland

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Neal Pandey

Technical Lead / Consultant

United States

I am a Full Stack Web Developer/Architect with 15+ years of experience. My primarily expertise is in building Web Application on .NET stack but I do often indulge in open source technologies and NoSQL world. C# and SQL are my favorite languages but I don't mind learning anything new which makes life easier for us. My genuine interest in software technology motivates me to evaluate different technologies and develop solution that suits the best.

OmarIsaid

Software Developer (Junior)

Jordan

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Ozesh Thapa

Software Developer Assurance IQ

Nepal

I am a Software Engineer and a developer by profession.

The following things describes me:
1. I am a real time/run time developer : Basically learn and implement things on the fly.
2. Definitely not a technology racist : Love to work and explore any technology that i come across.
3. Prefer Beer over H2O : Code with passion and for fun

I am interested in Research & Development based tasks, exploring, experimenting and trying out new things.
Technologies i have been using up until now are C#, ASP.NET, Win Services, Web Services, Restful Web API, Windows Application, Windows Phone Application, Store Apps, couple of JavaScript frameworks, Xamarin Forms, NodeJS, React, ReactNative, AngularJS, SQL Server, MongoDB, Postgres etc.

Pete O'Hanlon

CEO

United Kingdom

A developer for over 30 years, I've been lucky enough to write articles and applications for Code Project as well as the Intel Ultimate Coder - Going Perceptual challenge. I live in the North East of England with 2 wonderful daughters and a wonderful wife.

I am not the Stig, but I do wish I had Lotus Tuned Suspension.

Petru Faurescu

Architect

Denmark

My name is Petru Faurescu and I am a solution architect and technical leader. Technical blog: QAppDesign.com

robert_chang

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Snesh Prajapati

Software Developer

India

I am a Software Developer working on Microsoft technologies. My interest is exploring and sharing the awesomeness of emerging technologies.

Suchit R. Khunt

Software Developer (Senior) Riowebs

India

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

syed shanu

Team Leader

India

Microsoft MVP | Code Project MVP | CSharp Corner MVP | Author | Blogger and always happy to Share what he knows to others. MyBlog

My Interview on Microsoft TechNet Wiki Ninja Link

tranthanhtu.vn

Architect

Vietnam

I have more than 8 years in web development for multiple types of applications (ERP, Education System, ...).
I usually organize training/ coaching on specified topic (such as: RESTful/ WebApi, Angular2, BEM, LESS, SASS, EF, NodeJs ....). Please contact me on Skype (tranthanhtu83) or email (contact@tranthanhtu.vn) if need.
For more information about me, Please visit http://www.tranthanhtu.vn/page/about-me

Vincent Maverick Durano

Architect

United States

A code monkey who loves to drink beer, play guitar and listen to music.

My Tech Blog: https://vmsdurano.com/
My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuabaYm8QH4b1MAclaRp-3Q

I currently work as a Solutions Architect and we build "cool things" to help people improve their health.

With over 14 years of professional experience working as a Sr. Software Engineer specializing mainly on Web and Mobile apps using Microsoft technologies. My exploration into programming began at the age of 15;Turbo PASCAL, C, C++, JAVA, VB6, Action Scripts and a variety of other equally obscure acronyms, mainly as a hobby. After several detours, I am here today on the VB.NET to C# channel. I have worked on Web Apps + Client-side technologies + Mobile Apps + Micro-services + REST APIs + Event Communication + Databases + Cloud + Containers , which go together like coffee crumble ice cream.

I have been awarded Microsoft MVP each year since 2009, awarded C# Corner MVP for 2015, 2016,2017 and 2018, CodeProject MVP, MVA, MVE, Microsoft Influencer, Dzone MVB, Microsoft ASP.NET Site Hall of Famer with All-Star level and a regular contributor at various technical community websites such as CSharpCorner, CodeProject, ASP.NET and TechNet.

Books written:
" Book: Understanding Game Application Development with Xamarin.Forms and ASP.NET
" Book (Technical Reviewer): ASP.NET Core and Angular 2
" EBook: Dockerizing ASP.NET Core and Blazor Applications on Mac
" EBook: ASP.NET MVC 5- A Beginner's Guide
" EBook: ASP.NET GridView Control Pocket Guide




Second Prize	Radosław Sadowski - C# Bad Practices: Learn How to Make a Good Code by Using Examples of Bad Code – Part 3
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

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