---
title: ".NET Core articles — Ivan Kahl"
description: "Articles by Ivan Kahl about .NET Core."
url: https://ivankahl.com/blog/tags/dotnet-core/
---

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# .NET Core

9 articles tagged .NET Core.

## 2025

13 Oct 2025

### [Mastering the C# Dispose Pattern](https://ivankahl.com/blog/csharp-dispose-pattern/)

Reliable resource management in C# depends on IDisposable. Implementing it correctly cleans up unmanaged resources like file handles and connections, and prevents leaks.

9 min read

## 2022

21 Mar 2022

### [Extension Methods in C#](https://ivankahl.com/blog/extension-methods-in-csharp/)

Extension methods let C# developers add functionality to existing classes, even sealed third-party ones, without resorting to inheritance or wrapper classes.

5 min read

## 2021

14 Dec 2021

### [Logging .NET to AWS CloudWatch: Using NLog](https://ivankahl.com/blog/logging-dotnet-to-aws-cloudwatch-using-nlog/)

NLog can ship .NET application logs straight to AWS CloudWatch. This guide covers installation, CloudWatch configuration, and settings for better performance.

3 min read

11 Dec 2021

### [Logging .NET to AWS CloudWatch: Using Serilog](https://ivankahl.com/blog/logging-dotnet-to-aws-cloudwatch-using-serilog/)

Serilog can write .NET application logs to AWS CloudWatch. Setup, CloudWatch integration, and log settings for better performance are covered in detail.

4 min read

10 Dec 2021

### [Logging .NET to AWS CloudWatch: Understanding the basics using AWS SDK](https://ivankahl.com/blog/logging-dotnet-to-aws-cloudwatch-using-awssdk/)

The AWS SDK can send .NET application logs directly to CloudWatch. Log groups and streams are created, and log messages are sent programmatically, step by step.

7 min read

17 Jul 2021

### [Introduction to Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) in .NET with Autofac Interceptors](https://ivankahl.com/blog/introduction-to-aspect-oriented-programming-in-dotnet-with-autofac-interceptors/)

Aspect-Oriented Programming improves modularity and readability in .NET. Autofac interceptors are set up and used to apply AOP principles in practice.

7 min read

## 2020

06 Dec 2020

### [Three Methods to Convert Strings into Enums in C#](https://ivankahl.com/blog/three-methods-to-convert-strings-into-enums-in-csharp/)

Three methods for converting strings into enums in C# are compared, with guidance on which approach best suits different performance and safety requirements.

5 min read

22 Oct 2020

### [Using Config.Net for .NET Application Configurations](https://ivankahl.com/blog/use-config-net-for-net-application-configurations/)

Config.Net offers an interface-based way to manage settings in .NET and .NET Core applications with minimal boilerplate. A follow-up to the App.config article.

5 min read

13 Jun 2020

### [The Comprehensive Guide to Custom DateTime String Formats in C#](https://ivankahl.com/blog/the-comprehensive-guide-to-custom-datetime-string-formats-in-csharp/)

C# offers several ways to turn a DateTime into a string. Custom format specifiers give full control over the output, and each one is explained with examples.

8 min read