How To

How to use TLS 1.2 in C#

By Tan Lee Published on Dec 27, 2024 579

.NET Framework 4.0 (and earlier versions) support SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0, with TLS 1.0 being the successor of SSL 3.0.

How to Download ODBC Driver for SQL Server

By Tan Lee Published on Nov 26, 2024 461

The Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server is a dynamic-link library that provides runtime support for applications using native-code APIs to connect to SQL Server.

How to install and uninstall Windows services

By Tan Lee Published on Nov 05, 2024 235

To install a Windows service developed with the .NET Framework, you can use the `InstallUtil.exe` command-line utility or PowerShell.

How to Initialize TagHelpers in ASP.NET Core with Shared Data

By Tan Lee Published on Apr 16, 2025 65

ASP.NET Core’s Razor engine is packed with superpowers. One of the most underrated? The ability to globally initialize TagHelpers with shared data giving you centralized control over UI behavior without repetitive markup or logic.

Creating a Numeric String Comparer with .NET 9

By Tan Lee Published on Apr 16, 2025 47

While exploring the new features in .NET 10, I noticed it finally includes a numeric string comparer a much-needed addition for developers working with string data that includes numeric values.

Essential Tips for Securing Your ASP.NET Website

By Tan Lee Published on Mar 29, 2025 170

In 2025, securing your ASP.NET website requires staying ahead of emerging threats by adopting robust security strategies and keeping up-to-date with the latest best practices.

Top Security Best Practices for ASP.NET

By Tan Lee Published on Mar 29, 2025 129

Are you looking to enhance the security and reliability of your ASP.NET applications, especially when it comes to building robust APIs.

Boost Your ASP.NET Core Website Performance with .NET Profiler

By Tan Lee Published on Mar 29, 2025 157

One of the most powerful tools for improving application performance is a .NET Profiler. A profiler helps you understand how your application behaves at runtime, allowing you to pinpoint inefficiencies and optimize code.

C# LINQ query and method syntax

By Tan Lee Published on Mar 27, 2025 77

LINQ is its flexibility, offering two distinct ways to write queries: query syntax and method syntax.

Group by in LINQ

By Tan Lee Published on Dec 10, 2024 198

In LINQ, the GroupBy method is used to group elements of a collection based on a specified key.

Primitive types in C#

By Tan Lee Published on Nov 10, 2024 797

In C#, primitive types are the basic types provided by the language, which represent simple values such as numbers, characters, and boolean values.

How to set permissions for a directory in C#

By Tan Lee Published on Dec 25, 2024 830

When working with files and directories in C#, you may need to set or modify permissions for a specific directory, including its files and subdirectories.