Optimizing Bulk Data Ingestion into SQL Server
When loading large volumes of data—such as 1 million+ rows—into SQL Server, naive row-by-row INSERT statements quickly become a performance bottleneck. This article demonstrates efficient alternatives using BULK INSERT, parameterized batch operations, and file-based staging strategies.
Database Setup
The test environment uses a dedicated databa ...
Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:10:54 +0000 by msaz87
Custom Field Logging with NLog and Oracle
Oracle Table Schema for NLog Integration
Create a data base table to store structured log entries:
CREATE TABLE APPLICATION_LOGS (
log_id VARCHAR2(60) NOT NULL,
application VARCHAR2(20),
component VARCHAR2(30),
function_name VARCHAR2(30),
action_type VARCHAR2(20),
source_class VARCHAR2(500),
message ...
Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:51:22 +0000 by PRodgers4284
C# Delegates and Events: Core Programming Concepts
Delegates represent one of the fundamental concepts in .NET programming, serving as powerful mechanisms for method invocation. At their core, delegates enable asynchronous and synchronous method calls, allow multiple methods to be invoked simultaneously, and facilitate passing methods as parameters for callback operations. Since program executi ...
Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:03:50 +0000 by FSGr33n
Asynchronous Execution Patterns with async and await in C#
Modern C# applications demand non-blocking execution to stay responsive. The async and await keywords introduced in C# 5.0 provide a linear programming model without sacrificing asynchrony. However, understanding control flow, exception handling, and context affinity is crucial to avoid subtle bugs.
Creating an Async Method
Mark a method with t ...
Posted on Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:44:23 +0000 by Cinds
Building Single Page Applications with Blazor Routing
Single Page Applications
SPA applications update specific portions of the user interface without requiring full page reloads. These applications leverage JavaScript to manipulate the browser's Document Object Model (DOM), which typically consists of fixed UI elements and placeholder containers that get populated based on user interactions. A ke ...
Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:23:49 +0000 by MrBiz
Understanding Extension Methods in C#
Extension methods provide a way to add functionality to existing types without modifying their source code, creating derived types, or recompiling the original type. These are special static methods that can be invoked as if they were instance methods on the extended type.
Motivasion for Extension Methods
Before extension methods, developers co ...
Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:08:04 +0000 by dstonek
Getting Started with RabbitMQ in C#: Queue and Broadcast Messaging Patterns
Before diving into the implementation, you'll need to install the RabbitMQ client library from NuGet (version 5.1.2 recommended). Additionally, you'll need a running RabbitMQ server instance deployed on a machine accessible from your application.
This guide covers two primary messaging patterns with RabbitMQ. There's one important caveat to be ...
Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:41:16 +0000 by Draco_03
Unity Object Pooling for Enhanced Performance
Introductino
Performance optimization is critical in game development. Object pooling provides an efficient solution for managing frequetn instantiation and detsruction of game objects, reducing memory allocation and garbage collection overhead.
Object Pool Fundamentals
An object pool maintains a collection of reusable game objects. Instead of ...
Posted on Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:22:04 +0000 by ashly
Simple Factory Pattern in C#
Simple Factory Pattern in C#
Why Use Design Patterns?
Design patterns represent solutions crafted by experienced developesr over years of practice. Here's why they matter:
Build on Proven Solutions - Applying design patterns means leveraging collective industry knowledge rather than starting from scratch. Improved Code Readability - Developers ...
Posted on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:18:26 +0000 by TenaciousC
Synchronizing Concurrent Operations in .NET: Understanding the lock Statement and Common Pitfalls
Understanding Thread Safety and Race Conditions
Executing identical logic sequentially versus concurrently frequently yields divergent results. This phenomenon originates from unsynchronized access to shared mutable state, commonly known as a race condition. Within the .NET ecosystem, safeguarding critical sections demands explicit coordination ...
Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:38 +0000 by JBWebWorks