Blog
Page 169 of my articles, tutorials, and thoughts
Latest Articles
How do I truncate a .NET string?
# Truncating a .NET String: Solving the Mystery šµļøāāļøāļø Are you tired of struggling to truncate your .NET string? Do you find yourself constantly hitting exceptions and limitations? Fear not! We're here to save the day with a solution that is as simple a
Why is HttpClient BaseAddress not working?
# Why is HttpClient `BaseAddress` not working? š¤ So you've come across the `BaseAddress` property in the `HttpClient` class and thought, "This is cool! I can set the base URL and make my code more concise." But then you realized, it's not working as expe
The name "ConfigurationManager" does not exist in the current context
# Troubleshooting the 'ConfigurationManager' Error in ASP.NET+C# If you're an ASP.NET+C# developer, you may have encountered the frustrating error message "The name 'ConfigurationManager' does not exist in the current context." This error typically occurs
What"s the difference between StaticResource and DynamicResource in WPF?
# Understanding the Difference between StaticResource and DynamicResource in WPF šš„ļø Have you ever wondered what's the deal with the StaticResource and DynamicResource keywords when using resources in WPF? š¤ You're not alone! It can be confusing to fig
Asynchronously wait for Task<T> to complete with timeout
# š Asynchronously Waiting for Task<T> to Complete with Timeout Waiting for a `Task<T>` to complete with a timeout can be a tricky task, especially when we want to display a message to the user or request cancellation after a certain time. š¤
What is the difference between Nullable<T>.HasValue or Nullable<T> != null?
# What's the Difference Between `Nullable<T>.HasValue` and `Nullable<T> != null`? š¤ So you've come across this debate in your coding adventures: Should you use `Nullable<T>.HasValue` or `Nullable<T> != null` to check if a nullable value has a non-null va
"An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format" even when the platforms are the same
# š "An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format" - Demystifying the Error š§© So, you're calling functions from a 32-bit unmanaged DLL on a 64-bit system, but you're constantly getting the dreaded "BadImageFormatException: An attempt w
What is the proper way to rethrow an exception in C#?
# The Proper Way to Rethrow an Exception in C# š Welcome to my tech blog! Today, we're diving into an important question in C#: what is the proper way to rethrow an exception? š¤ We'll explore two common approaches and discuss which one is better. Let's
How do I remove diacritics (accents) from a string in .NET?
# Removing Diacritics (Accents) from a String in .NET š„ Are you trying to convert strings with French accents to plain text without losing the intended characters? š Look no further! In this guide, we'll explore the best methods for removing diacritics
HashSet vs. List performance
# š HashSet vs. List Performance: Which One Wins the Race? Are you also wondering where the break-even point lies between the search performance of `HashSet<T>` and `List<T>`? š¤ Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll address common