Microsoft introduced support for named and optional parameters in C# 4.0. While a named parameter is used to specify an argument based on the name of the argument and not the position, an optional ...

When working in applications you might often find that the source code has become so complex that it is difficult to understand and maintain. Fluent interfaces and method chaining are two concepts ...

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When your objects get sufficiently complicated to create, it's time to simplify your life by moving to the Builder pattern. The Builder pattern is not only a great pattern for creating complicated ...

Peter follows up on advice for joining collections with LINQ and getting all of the results, but this time, he uses the method-based syntax. A little while back, I did a column on how to join two ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...