OpenTelemetry Traces .NET -- ActivitySource, Spans, and the Tracing Pipeline
Learn how OpenTelemetry traces .NET applications use: ActivitySource, Activity, and the tracing pipeline -- with C# examples for ASP.NET Core.
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OpenTelemetry in .NET: Complete Observability Guide
The complete OpenTelemetry .NET guide for developers: traces, metrics, and logs with C# examples, ASP.NET Core setup, exporters, and distributed tracing.
Real-World Roslyn Analyzer Examples in C#: Naming, Null Checks, and Log Validators
Explore production-quality roslyn analyzer examples in C# -- naming conventions, null guard enforcement, and structured log validators you can adapt today.
Roslyn Analyzers vs Incremental Source Generators: Understanding the Pipeline
Understand Roslyn analyzers vs incremental source generators -- how each hooks into the compilation pipeline and when to combine both in one NuGet package.
Testing Roslyn Analyzers with Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Testing in C#
Master testing Roslyn analyzers using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Testing in C#. Learn NuGet setup, diagnostic markers, code fix testing, and CI integration.
IOperation vs SyntaxNode vs Symbol in Roslyn: Choosing the Right Analysis API
Learn when to use IOperation Roslyn vs SyntaxNode vs Symbol APIs. Compare the three analysis layers to pick the right one for your C# analyzer in .NET 10.