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Chapter 3 of Blazor from Scratch. We go deep into components: parameters, composition, RenderFragment slots, and folder structure so your UI stays clean as the app grows.

Chapter 2 of Blazor from Scratch. We scaffold the first app, run it locally, and walk through the files that matter so the project structure makes sense from day one.

Chapter 1 of the Blazor from Scratch series. We cover what Blazor actually is, where it came from, the different rendering models available today, and how it compares to building with JavaScript frameworks.

Kicking off a long-form series where we build our way through Blazor from the ground up — no shortcuts, no hand-waving, just clear explanations and real code.

A deep dive into the upcoming C# discriminated union types — what they are, how they work, and why they'll change how you model your domains.

Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation in C# using Semantic Kernel, embeddings, and vector search.

Design and orchestrate sequential and parallel agent workflows using Microsoft Agent Framework in .NET.

Understand every Blazor component lifecycle method from initialization to disposal and when to use each one.

Build a multi-agent Christmas gift shopping system using Microsoft's Agent Framework with .NET.

Automate RSS feed monitoring and social media post generation using Semantic Kernel and Azure OpenAI.

A practical guide to building, orchestrating, and deploying multi-agent AI systems using Microsoft's Agent Framework in .NET.

Render raw HTML content in Blazor components safely using MarkupString instead of escaped text.

A comprehensive look at the most impactful features in Entity Framework Core 9 — from LINQ improvements and bulk operations to JSON columns and AOT compilation support.

Learn how to use Microsoft's Semantic Kernel to build AI-powered applications in C# — from plugins and planners to memory and function calling.

Extend and reuse Blazor components through inheritance using ComponentBase and shared base classes.

An in-depth guide to .NET Aspire — the opinionated stack for building observable, production-ready, distributed applications in .NET.

A practical guide to implementing authentication and authorization in Blazor apps — from ASP.NET Identity to OAuth, role-based access, and securing components.

Use collocated JavaScript files in Blazor to keep JS logic scoped to individual components.

A deep dive into Blazor's render modes, streaming SSR, enhanced navigation, and the new interactivity features in .NET 9 and .NET 10.

A comprehensive guide to building clean, fast HTTP APIs with .NET Minimal APIs — from route handlers and parameter binding to filters and OpenAPI integration.