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Equality in C#: Reference, Value, and Operator Semantics

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Understand equality in C# through static operand types, reference identity, Equals, strings, records, structs, and boxed values with practical examples.

Nov 13, 202610 minute read

Refactoring Diff Review in C#: Find Hidden Behavior Changes

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Learn refactoring diff review in C# by checking evaluation order, null handling, exceptions, loop exits, and targeted examples that expose behavior changes.

Nov 12, 20269 minute read

Arithmetic Operators in C#: Numeric Types, Division, and Overflow

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Learn arithmetic operators in C# through numeric promotion, integer division, remainder, zero division, and checked overflow with clear practical examples.

Nov 11, 202611 minute read

Characterization Tests Before Refactoring C# Code

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Learn characterization tests for C# refactoring: choose observable behavior, capture outputs and exceptions, control unstable data, and avoid false confidence.

Nov 10, 20269 minute read