- 7/11/2026
- 16 minute read
Roslyn Analyzers in C#: The Complete Guide
Learn what roslyn analyzers are, how they work in the .NET 10 compiler pipeline, why teams build custom diagnostics, and how to write your first rule in C#.
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- 4/11/2026(Updated 4/12/2026)
- 7 minute read
Weekly Recap: Plugin Architecture, Adapter Pattern, and C# Source Generators [April 2026]
This week covers building extensible plugin systems in C#, the adapter design pattern in depth, and practical C# source generator testing. Plus new videos on developer burnout, staying sharp after promotion, and whether Copilot CLI is finally replacing Visual Studio.
- 4/8/2026
- 12 minute read
Testing C# Source Generators: A Practical Guide
Learn how to test C# source generators with .NET 10. Complete guide covering Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Testing, unit tests, snapshot testing with Verify, and CI integration.
- 4/5/2026(Updated 4/6/2026)
- 9 minute read
Weekly Recap: Observer Pattern, C# Source Generators, and GitHub Copilot SDK in C# [Apr 2026]
This week covers Observer Pattern implementation and best practices in C#, source generator techniques, Factory Method and Composite patterns, and GitHub Copilot SDK multi-agent capabilities. Plus developer career videos on getting credit for your work, advancing past invisible barriers, and navigating strong opinions as a senior dev.
- 4/3/2026
- 13 minute read
C# Source Generator Performance: Measuring and Optimizing Build-Time Impact
Learn to measure and optimize C# source generator performance in .NET. Covers incremental source generator caching, build-time profiling, and binlog analysis.
- 4/1/2026
- 12 minute read
Real-World C# Source Generator Examples: ToString, Mapping, and Serialization
Learn C# source generators through 3 real-world examples: auto-generating ToString(), object mapping, and serialization boilerplate in .NET 10.
- 3/30/2026
- 12 minute read
C# Source Generator Attributes: Generating Code with ForAttributeWithMetadataName
Learn how C# source generator attributes trigger code generation in .NET. Complete guide to the marker attribute pattern with ForAttributeWithMetadataName.
- 3/27/2026
- 12 minute read
C# Source Generators: Reading the Roslyn Syntax Tree
Master reading and traversing a Roslyn syntax tree in a C# source generator. Learn SyntaxTree, SemanticModel, and ForAttributeWithMetadataName for .NET 6+.
- 3/26/2026
- 11 minute read
Incremental Source Generators in C#: The Right Way to Build Them
Learn the incremental source generator API in C# -- covers pipeline design, caching with IEquatable, performance tips, and best practices for modern .NET.
- 3/23/2026
- 13 minute read
How to Create Your First C# Source Generator (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to create a C# source generator with .NET 10. Step-by-step guide covering project setup, IIncrementalGenerator implementation, and packaging.
- 3/20/2026
- 13 minute read
How C# Source Generators Work: The Roslyn Compilation Pipeline Explained
Learn exactly how C# source generators work inside the Roslyn compilation pipeline. Understand the two-phase compilation model, syntax providers, and incremental execution.
- 3/19/2026
- 11 minute read
What Are C# Source Generators? History, Concepts, and How They Fit in .NET
Understand what C# source generators are, their history in .NET, and how they differ from reflection and T4 templates. A clear introduction for .NET developers.
- 3/16/2026
- 13 minute read
C# Source Generators: A Complete Guide to Compile-Time Code Generation
Master C# source generators with this complete guide. Learn how compile-time code generation works in .NET 10, why it beats reflection, and how to get started.