Issue #29: Keeping Up With What's Relevant Across Tech

As we're settling in for the end of summer (not quite there yet, but it's getting closer than you think!) it also makes sense to slow things down a bit and check what are the latest updates and news around our favorite tools, frameworks, events - you know, it's all part of staying young and relevant in tech!

So, let's dive into this week's TechRel picks!

To .NET & Beyond

Exploring Preferences in .NET MAUI

Nowadays you can totally speed up user interactions in your .NET MAUI apps by simply saving basic info like usernames!

So, let's visit Leomaris Reyes 's latest blog to learn how Preferences can enhance #UX by remembering details & reducing repetitive tasks!

ASP.NET Core Basics: Classes and Records—How and When to Use Them

You know what else you can do today? Get busy learning the main functions of classes vs. records in ASP.NET Core!

Check-in with Assis Zang and find out which contexts they're suited for by exploring their differences, advantages & practical applications.

How to Use Fiddler Everywhere with MessagePack

We all know Fiddler is well-loved as a robust network debugging solution, but we have been wanting to showcase the things that set Fiddler Everywhere apart like the powerful Filters, mocking requests/responses, Rule building, API composition and team collaboration.

Our awesome teammate Richard Hellwege wrote a wonderful post on Fiddler's support for MessagePack. It's a nice showcase of Fiddler's usage when building real-time apps, so worth checking!

JavaScript Trends

React Summit, here we come!

Nothing beats a happy developer getting excited for speaking at a conference!

Our teammate Kiril Peyanski is headed to React Summit this November to talk about React Server Components!

Here's everything we know so far, but stay tuned for more details and a recap of the event!

Using KendoReact with Qwik

While we're on the topic of React, did you know that Qwik makes it easy to import any React component? Check out the teamwork results when combined with KendoReact in Jonathan Gamble's blog!

React Context with the New Use API

We know a lot of you are already Angular pros, but are you an Angular Report Viewer top level pro?

After creating your first Angular Report Viewer under Jefferson S. Motta 's steady guidance you will be!

Design Trends

ThemeBuilder vs. Manual CSS: Which is Best for Your Team?

Guess what - Kathryn Grayson Nanz has some expert insights on styling Kendo UI components! Which approach aligns with your team’s needs through real-world examples - ThemeBuilder or manual #CSS? Find out in her blog.

Cool Things We Found Along the Way

Build interactive AI-powered web apps with Blazor and .NET

Who's in for a look back into .NET Conf Focus on #AI? Let's check with Dan Roth and learn how to build interactive AI-powered web apps with Blazor and .NET! Discover ready-made AI components that make development a breeze!

Adding .NET Aspire to your existing .NET apps

By adding .NET Aspire to your apps, in just 5 minutes you get dashboards, health checks, & more—without altering your CI/CD pipeline! Jon Galloway shows you how the magic works!

What's New in .NET MAUI for .NET 9?

What's new in .NET MAUI for .NET 9? How about the TitleBar Control? Get the full scoop from this short by Javier Suárez Ruiz !

Managing Angular

Who has one of the best insights into managing #Angular?

That's right - it's Minko Gechev !

So, come and get his high-level overview of the framework’s management - a perfect resource for both Angular enthusiasts and developers!

A Meme

It's Pumpkin Spice Latte Month! So naturally we pumpkin spice-ified a Kendo UI theme in ThemeBuilder! Enjoy your drink and also your fabulous app UI!

That's it for this week!

We hope you found a useful resource in our selection! And remember - there's a solution to every problem, you just need to dig a little deeper. Or call a friend.

Catch you next time!

- The TechRel Team ??