Wednesday Shorts #5

3 Hand-Picked Reads About .NET, Azure, Data, AI/ML, And Technology Every Wednesday.

#1 - Stop using Integer ID’s in your Database

Repeatedly for the past three decades, individuals have allowed the database to determine the ID or Primary Key of a table. Initially, this seems straightforward, and it's widely acknowledged that delegating such tasks to the database is prudent. When dealing with a numeric "Sequence" number, it is crucial to let the database handle the process, especially when there are multiple applications or threads generating new records in the table — Avoid this practice!

#2 - .NET 8 is on the way! +10 Features that will blow your mind

This article going to delve into the latest updates and enhancements introduced in .NET 8 Preview 4. Microsoft has been hard at work, refining and expanding the capabilities of the .NET ecosystem, and this preview release is no exception.

#3 - Return to Office Is Bullshit And Everyone Knows It

An interesting read about remote working and return to office policy enforced by some companies.