Tag: CA1862

Microsoft .NET Code Analysis: Best Practices and Performance for Comparing Strings

Posted on by David (dotNetDave) McCarter

String comparisons in .NET are essential for various operations like authentication and sorting, but they must be used correctly to avoid performance issues or bugs. The article outlines the proper use of Equals() for equality checks and Compare() for ordering. It emphasizes measuring performance before assuming Span-based methods are faster, highlighting the importance of intent in choosing string comparison APIs.

String Performance: Comparing Strings with Globalization

Posted on by David (dotNetDave) McCarter

In the String Performance chapter of the code performance book, the author demonstrates the usage of string.Compare() with StringComparison. Benchmark results are provided, along with a recommendation to use cultures or ordinals based on the strings being compared. The chapter also touches on setting up EditorConfig for dotnet_diagnostic.CA1862.