New Features in .NET 9 and C# 13 You Should Know About

.NET 9 and C# 13 introduce powerful features to streamline complex coding and boost performance, aimed at enhancing developer efficiency. This release supports modern, scalable solutions with robust tools for cloud-native applications.

🌟 .NET 9: A Power-Packed STS Release

This Standard Term Support (STS) version is a bridge to the future, laying the groundwork for .NET 10 (an LTS release). Here's what stands out:

• Performance Enhancements: Improved Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation and better runtime efficiency. Check out the detailed performance improvements. ( : !important; )
• Enhanced ASP.NET Core: Faster, more flexible minimal APIs.
• Cloud-Native and AI Features: Tools to modernize app development and enhance scalability.

For a comprehensive overview, visit the official .NET 9 libraries page and release announcement.

🔥 C# 13: The Developer's Delight

• String Interpolation with Parameters: Simplifies string formatting.
• Improved Record Types: Enhanced immutability and support for data classes.
• Error Handling Improvements: Easier exception management.
• LINQ Enhancements: Let's take an example:

var data = new[] { 1, 2, 3, 4 }; var result = data.Select((item, index) => (item, index)).Where(pair => pair.item % 2 == 0);        

• JSON Serialization Improvements: Enhanced performance and flexibility.

var options = new JsonSerializerOptions
{
    WriteIndented = true,
    TypeInfoResolver = JsonTypeInfoResolver.Default
};

var json = JsonSerializer.Serialize(new { Name = "John", Age = 30 }, options);
Console.WriteLine(json);
{
  "Name": "John",
  "Age": 30
}        

🛠️ Additional Highlights in .NET 9

• GitHub Copilot: AI-powered coding assistance now deeply integrated to enhance developer productivity.

• OpenAPI: A modern, standardized replacement for Swagger, improving API documentation.

• .NET Aspire: Improved onboarding with enhanced documentation and tools.

• Performance Enhancements: Improved runtime efficiency. Read more on performance improvements.
• Cloud-Native Development: Enhanced tools for building scalable apps. Overview of .NET 9.
• ASP.NET Core Updates: Better support for modern web development. Explore ASP.NET Core in .NET 9.
• Advanced Cryptographic Features: Secure applications with KMAC and improved X.509 certificate handling.

🔑 Important Links

• Detailed Agenda of .NET Conf 2024
• Overview of .NET 9 Libraries
• Announcements and Keynotes
• "What's next in .NET?" blog

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