Open-source projects for .NET 5 and above.
The announcement reveals the release of Spargine 10 (v2026.10.7.1) on July 1, 2026, introducing NuGet packages for .NET 10. This update enhances performance and reliability with new classes and methods, performance benchmarks, and optimizations. The release includes speed improvements and promotes community collaboration for future enhancements.
The article discusses the limitations and benefits of using Copilot for code optimization in the Spargine .NET project. While some suggestions from Copilot significantly improved performance, others were ineffective or detrimental. The author emphasizes the importance of thorough testing and verification of AI-generated changes to ensure quality and efficiency in code.
The book "Rock Your Code: Code & App Performance for Microsoft .NET" emphasizes the evolving nature of .NET performance. Spargine's Fast methods are designed to optimize code efficiency while allowing developers to maintain consistency in method usage. These methods adapt to platform improvements, ensuring high performance in critical code areas, enhancing developer experience.
After experimenting with the GitHub Copilot Agent during the 2026 Microsoft MVP Summit, the author faced numerous challenges, including code deletion, slow performance, and inconsistent adherence to coding conventions. Despite these issues, the agent added valuable unit tests to the Spargine projects, but it requires careful oversight and refining of prompts for effective use.
A practical look at complexity, coverage, Copilot, and keeping your code ready to rock. If you have ever attended my conference session about coding standards or read my articles on dotNetTips.com, you already know I preach about cyclomatic complexity. That number matters. To me, it represents the minimum number of unit tests a method should … Continue reading Unit Tests: Keep Your CRAP Score from Wrecking the Show
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In March 2026, I challenged GitHub Copilot to build a Visual Studio extension, "Version Sync," from scratch without coding. Despite initial failures and needing extensive feedback, it succeeded in creating an extension to sync project version numbers. However, Copilot's code quality was lacking, emphasizing that AI can't replace experienced developers.
Spargine 10 (v2026.10.4.1) is released on April 1, 2026, featuring support for .NET 10, new methods, and enhanced performance benchmarks. This open-source project aims to improve reliability and speed significantly. Community feedback and contributions are encouraged to refine and expand its capabilities. Detailed benchmarks are accessible on GitHub.
The author emphasizes the utility of CodeRush by DevExpress for refactoring, particularly its feature for embedding images in source code. Using Mermaid's flow diagrams, the author illustrates complex methods visually, enhancing code comprehension. Despite limitations in image handling, the combination of Mermaid and CodeRush promotes clear, maintainable code effectively.
The Clock type in the DotNetTips.Spargine.Core assembly and NuGet package centralizes time-related functions to enhance application consistency and reduce fragmentation. It provides a comprehensive and reliable abstraction for developers, ensuring efficient time handling while minimizing bugs. By streamlining time operations, Clock fosters cleaner, more predictable code across applications.
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