- 03/08/2026
- 10 minute read
Semantic Kernel Plugin Best Practices and Patterns for C# Developers
Master semantic kernel plugin best practices for C# developers. Learn KernelFunction descriptions, error handling, and production patterns.
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Plugin Architecture
Articles
- 03/05/2026
- 10 minute read
How to Create Custom Plugins for Semantic Kernel in C#
Learn how to create custom plugins for Semantic Kernel in C# step by step. Build native function plugins, prompt plugins, and multi-function plugin classes with KernelFunction, Description attributes, and dependency injection.
- 03/01/2026
- 7 minute read
Weekly Recap: Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, and Builder Patterns in C# [Feb 2026]
This week covers the Microsoft Agent Framework in C# -- from core AIAgent abstractions to AgentSessions and function tools -- plus Semantic Kernel agents and plugins, Builder pattern deep dives, and GitHub Copilot SDK development. Also included: new videos on software engineering planning and hiring insights.
- 02/25/2026
- 7 minute read
Semantic Kernel in C#: Complete AI Orchestration Guide
Master Semantic Kernel in C# with this complete guide. Learn plugins, agents, RAG, and vector stores to build production AI applications with .NET.
- 02/23/2026
- 6 minute read
Assembly Scanning in Needlr: Filtering and Organizing Type Discovery
Learn how to control assembly scanning in Needlr, including filtering assemblies, controlling which types get discovered, and organizing type registration in .NET applications.
- 02/17/2026
- 6 minute read
Decorator Pattern in C# with Needlr: Adding Cross-Cutting Concerns
Learn how to implement the decorator pattern in C# using Needlr's automatic decorator discovery, including the DecoratorFor attribute and manual decorator wiring.
- 02/15/2026
- 5 minute read
Plugin Architecture with Needlr in .NET: Building Modular Applications
Learn how to build modular .NET applications using Needlr's plugin system, including IServiceCollectionPlugin, IWebApplicationPlugin, and automatic plugin discovery.
- 02/09/2026
- 2 minute read
Automatic Service Discovery in C# with Needlr: How It Works
Learn how Needlr's automatic service discovery works in C# with convention-based registration, type scanning, and the DoNotAutoRegister attribute for .NET applications.
- 02/03/2026
- 14 minute read
Automatic Dependency Injection in C#: The Complete Guide to Needlr
Learn how Needlr simplifies dependency injection in C# with automatic service discovery, source generation, and a fluent API for .NET applications.
- 05/03/2024
- 14 minute read
Autofac ComponentRegistryBuilder in ASP.NET Core - How To Register Dependencies (Part 3)
Learn how to use Autofac ComponentRegistryBuilder in ASP.NET Core! We'll see how we can move closer to getting the C# plugin architecture support we want!
- 04/18/2024
- 10 minute read
API Key Authentication Middleware In ASP NET Core - A How To Guide
Want to add API key authentication middleware into your ASP.NET Core application? Check out this article for a simple code example that shows you how!
- 03/12/2024
- 14 minute read
Plugin Architecture in C# for Improved Software Design
Learn about plugin architecture in C# to create extensible apps! This article provides examples with code snippets to explain how to start with C# plugins.
- 09/26/2023
- 8 minute read
Blazor RenderFragment - How To Use Plugins To Generate HTML
In this article, we'll see how we can use an ASP.NET Core Blazor RenderFragment alongside plugins to dynamically load HTML into our applications!
- 09/15/2023
- 6 minute read
Blazor Plugin Architecture - How To Manage Dynamic Loading & Lifecycle
Want to have a plugin architecture that supports dynamic loading for Blazor? Follow this tutorial for a Blazor plugin architecture that leverages Autofac!
- 09/14/2023
- 9 minute read
Plugin Architecture in Blazor - A How To Guide
Like building ASP.NET web applications and want to maximize extensibility? This guide is a how-to on using a plugin architecture in Blazor. Check it out!
- 09/07/2023
- 11 minute read
Plugin Architecture Design Pattern - A Beginner's Guide to Modularity
If you like the sound of flexibility, modularity, and extensibility then the plugin architecture design pattern is something you're going to want to check out!
- 07/31/2023
- 10 minute read
Plugin Architecture in ASP.NET Core - How To Master It
Let's dive into the plugin architecture design pattern, exploring how it can be leveraged in ASP.NET Core to create more flexible and maintainable applications.
- 03/31/2023
- 9 minute read
Facade Pattern: A Beginner's How-To for Simplified Code
The facade pattern is useful for hiding complexity by moving dependencies behind an API. Let's dive into the facade design pattern in C# in this article!
- 07/16/2018
- 8 minute read
How to Explain Autofac Modules & Code Organization For Newbies
Organizing code into Autofac modules can make maintaining code much easier and improve extensibility! It all starts with the Autofac module class. Check it out!
- 12/28/2015
- 6 minute read
What Makes Good Code? - Should Every Class Have An Interface? Pt 1
Are you interested in learning about interfaces in C#? This article explains the idea behind a C# interface by showing examples of interfaces in code.
- 07/22/2013
- 3 minute read
Keep Your Fields Private
- 07/13/2013
- 4 minute read