How To

Optimizing WCF Services for Performance and Scalability

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WCF (Windows Communication Foundation) is a robust programming framework designed for building, configuring, and deploying network-distributed services.

How to Get and send JSON using HttpClient in C#

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Handling JSON data in C# is an essential part of modern web development, and HttpClient provides a straightforward way to interact with APIs that return or require JSON.

How to unit test async methods in C#

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Unit testing asynchronous methods in C# is an essential skill for ensuring your code functions as expected, especially when working with external dependencies like web APIs or databases.

How to consume an SSE endpoint using HttpClient in C#

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Server-Sent Events (SSE) offer an efficient way for clients to receive real-time updates from a server.

How to send a file using HttpClient in C#

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When working with HTTP requests in C#, one common task is sending files through a POST request.

Sending query strings using HttpClient in C#

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Query strings consist of a ? followed by one or more key-value pairs separated by &. It is essential to ensure that special characters, such as spaces or Unicode characters, are properly encoded.

Performance Boost from Reusing HttpClient Connections

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When you reuse an HttpClient instance for multiple requests, the connection is kept open and reused for each subsequent request.

How to change the HttpClient timeout per request in C#

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When making multiple requests with a shared HttpClient instance, you may sometimes need to modify the timeout for specific requests.

Handling Redirects with HttpClient in C#

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By default, HttpClient handles redirects automatically. When a request results in a 3xx response code (e.g., 301, 302), HttpClient follows the Location header and makes a new request to the provided URL.

How to read problem details JSON using HttpClient in C#

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Problem details (RFC7807) is a standardized format for error responses, which uses the `Content-Type` of `application/problem+json`, an appropriate HTTP status code (e.g., 400 – Bad Request), and a response body structured as follows:

How to Cancel an HttpClient Request in C#

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In C#, you can achieve this by using the CancellationToken with the HttpClient class.

How to get the status code using HttpClient in C#

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When working with HttpClient in C#, it's important to handle the response status codes to ensure that your application behaves as expected.