Gérald Barré

Creating case-sensitive folders on Windows using C# - Gérald Barré Learn how to enable per-directory case sensitivity on Windows using C# and P/Invoke. Create files with the same name but different case in the same folder.

Creating case-sensitive folders on Windows using C# #dotnet #windows https://www.meziantou.net/creating-case-sensitive-folders-on-windows-using-csharp.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Validating PowerShell script syntax in GitHub Actions workflows - Gérald Barré Learn how to validate the syntax of PowerShell scripts embedded in GitHub Actions workflows using a custom PowerShell function.

Validating PowerShell script syntax in GitHub Actions workflows #github #powershell https://www.meziantou.net/validating-powershell-script-syntax-in-github-actions-workflows.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Getting more information in MSBuild binlogs with property tracking - Gérald Barré Learn how to enable MSBuild property tracking to get detailed information about property changes in your build logs.

Getting more information in MSBuild binlogs with property tracking #dotnet #msbuild https://www.meziantou.net/getting-more-information-in-msbuild-binlogs-with-property-tracking.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Retrieve method source file location at runtime using Portable PDBs in .NET - Gérald Barré Learn how to retrieve the source file path and line number for any method at runtime using Portable PDBs in .NET.

Retrieve method source file location at runtime using Portable PDBs in .NET #dotnet #msbuild https://www.meziantou.net/retrieve-method-source-file-location-at-runtime-using-portable-pdbs-in-dotnet.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Reduce GitHub Actions runner CPU usage - Gérald Barré In this post, I'll show you how to reduce the CPU usage of your self-hosted GitHub Actions runners by replacing the default busy-waiting sleep implementation with a more efficient one.

Reduce GitHub Actions runner CPU usage https://www.meziantou.net/reduce-github-actions-runner-cpu-usage.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Understanding and Managing Mark of the Web in .NET - Gérald Barré In this post, I describe how to read, set, and remove the Mark of the Web security feature in Windows using .NET.

Understanding and Managing Mark of the Web in .NET #dotnet #security #windows https://www.meziantou.net/understanding-and-managing-mark-of-the-web-in-dotnet.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Renovate can handle updates of MSBuild SDKs

Creating a custom MSBuild SDK to reduce boilerplate in .NET projects - Gérald Barré Learn how to create custom MSBuild SDKs to enforce coding standards, add packages dynamically, and configure .NET projects consistently.

Creating a custom MSBuild SDK to reduce boilerplate in .NET projects #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/creating-a-custom-msbuild-sdk-to-reduce-boilerplate-in-dotnet-projects.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

C# 14 Extension Members: Enhancing Polyfill Libraries - Gérald Barré Discover how C# 14 extension members extend beyond instance methods to include properties and static methods, enabling more comprehensive polyfill libraries.

C# 14 Extension Members: Enhancing Polyfill Libraries #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/csharp-14-extension-members-enhancing-polyfill-libraries.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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Thread-Safe Initialization with LazyInitializer - Gérald Barré Learn how to use LazyInitializer.EnsureInitialized for thread-safe initialization in .NET as an alternative to Lazy<T> class.

Thread-Safe Initialization with LazyInitializer #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/thread-safe-initialization-with-lazyinitializer.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Understanding When Type.FullName Returns Null in .NET - Gérald Barré Learn about the specific scenarios in .NET where Type.FullName returns null, including generic types with open parameters and function pointers.

Understanding When Type.FullName Returns Null in .NET #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/understanding-when-type-fullname-returns-null-in-dotnet.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

How to Find an Available Network Port for a server in .NET - Gérald Barré Learn how to find an available network port in .NET using the Socket class. This is useful for server applications, testing, and development tools that need to bind to ports without conflicts.

How to Find an Available Network Port for a server in .NET #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/how-to-find-an-available-network-port-in-dotnet.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Using Git insteadOf to Automatically Replace HTTPS URLs with SSH - Gérald Barré In this post, I describe how to use Git's insteadOf configuration to automatically rewrite HTTPS URLs to SSH URLs for seamless authentication.

Using Git insteadOf to Automatically Replace HTTPS URLs with SSH #git https://www.meziantou.net/using-git-insteadof-to-automatically-replace-https-urls-with-ssh.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Batch migrate .sln files to .slnx format across repositories - Gérald Barré Learn how to batch migrate .sln solution files to the new .slnx format across multiple repositories using automated tools.

Batch migrate .sln files to .slnx format across repositories #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/batch-migrate-sln-files-to-slnx-format-across-repositories.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Using Multiple Loopback Addresses for Socket Binding - Gérald Barré Learn how to use multiple loopback addresses beyond 127.0.0.1 for socket binding, allowing multiple services to run on the same port by using different addresses in the 127.0.0.0/8 range for testing and development.

Using Multiple Loopback Addresses for Socket Binding #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/using-multiple-loopback-addresses-for-socket-binding.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Git Worktree: Managing Multiple Working Directories - Gérald Barré Learn how to use Git worktree to manage multiple working directories from a single repository, enabling parallel development workflows.

Git Worktree: Managing Multiple Working Directories #git https://www.meziantou.net/git-worktree-managing-multiple-working-directories.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Removing allocations by reducing closure scopes using local variables - Gérald Barré In this post, I describe how to avoid allocations when using closures by scoping captured variables. It provides examples and demonstrates the compiler's code transformation.

Remind me of this post about closures and scope www.meziantou.net/reducing-all...

Accessing Windows Known Folders in C# with SHGetKnownFolderPath - Gérald Barré Learn how to access Windows Known Folders like Downloads and Desktop using SHGetKnownFolderPath API in C# when Environment.GetFolderPath is insufficient.

Accessing Windows Known Folders in C# with SHGetKnownFolderPath #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/accessing-windows-known-folders-in-csharp-with-shgetknownfolderpath.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

No need to write it yourself. You can use `Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.BannedApiAnalyzers` with `T:System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis.ExcludeFromCodeCoverageAttribute`

SetWindowDisplayAffinity function (winuser.h) - Win32 apps Stores the display affinity setting in kernel mode on the hWnd associated with the window.

You need to call one win32 method to exclude your windows from Recall and screen capture. Web browsers aren't special kids.
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...

.NET example: www.meziantou.net/how-to-exclu...

How to Find Public Symbols That Can Be Internal Using Roslyn - Gérald Barré Learn how to use Roslyn to analyze your .NET solution and identify public symbols that are only used internally and can be safely changed to internal.

How to Find Public Symbols That Can Be Internal Using Roslyn #dotnet #roslyn https://www.meziantou.net/how-to-find-public-symbols-that-can-be-internal-using-roslyn.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

How to Exclude Your Windows App from Screen Capture and Recall - Gérald Barré Learn how to prevent your Windows app from being captured by screen recording and screenshot tools using SetWindowDisplayAffinity.

How to Exclude Your Windows App from Screen Capture and Recall #dotnet #windows https://www.meziantou.net/how-to-exclude-your-windows-app-from-screen-capture-and-recall.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Automatically Rerun Failed GitHub Actions Workflows - Gérald Barré This post explains how to automatically rerun failed GitHub Actions workflows using the workflow_run event and specific conditions.

Automatically Rerun Failed GitHub Actions Workflows #github https://www.meziantou.net/automatically-rerun-failed-github-actions-workflows.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Automating Null-Forgiving Operator Removal in C# Projects - Gérald Barré In this post, I describe how to automate the removal of the null-forgiving operator in C# projects using tools like Roslyn and MSBuildWorkspace.

Automating Null-Forgiving Operator Removal in C# Projects #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/automating-null-forgiving-operator-removal-in-csharp-projects.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Use C# 14 extensions to simplify enum Parsing - Gérald Barré Learn how to use C# 14 extensions to simplify enum parsing, making your code more consistent, intuitive, and easier to understand.

Use C# 14 extensions to simplify enum Parsing #dotnet https://www.meziantou.net/use-csharp-14-extensions-to-simplify-enum-parsing.htm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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Just dropped a deep‑dive on how we built Leap, an opinionated, reliable CLI tool powered by .NET Aspire to make distributed system development easier for all Workleap developers 🚀.

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CS4014 is ok for async methods. If you are in a non-async context, you need an extra analyzer such as github.com/meziantou/Me...

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Generate PDF files using an html template and Playwright - Gérald Barré In this post, I describe how to generate a PDF document using an html template and Playwright.

You cannot access local files if you use a data URL. A solution is to write the html page to the disk and open it in playwright (I've added a note to the post). Another solution would be to intercept network request and provide a response (page.RouteAsync)
www.meziantou.net/generate-pdf...