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The Ultimate Guide to Top 10 Useful C# Code Snippets 💯

In this article, we will explore the top 10 useful C# .NET snippets that every developer should have in their arsenal. These snippets are designed to make your coding more efficient, concise, and readable. From object initialization syntax to dictionary initialization, these snippets cover a wide range of functionalities that will help you streamline your C# development process. So, let’s dive in and discover these powerful C# snippets that can supercharge your coding!

Object Initialization Syntax

public class Product
{
    public string Name { get; set; }
    public decimal Price { get; set; }
}

var product = new Product
{
    Name = "Laptop",
    Price = 999.99M
};
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By using object initialization syntax, you can quickly create and initialize objects without the need for multiple lines of code.

Enumerable.Range Method

foreach (var number in Enumerable.Range(1, 10))
{
    Console.WriteLine(number);
}
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This snippet simplifies the process of iterating over a range of numbers in a concise and readable manner.

Conditional Ternary Operator

int time = 20;
var result = (time < 18) ? "Good day." : "Good evening.";
Console.WriteLine(result);
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By using the conditional ternary operator, you can streamline conditional checks and make your code more compact and readable.

Task.WhenAll Method

async Task DownloadAllAsync(List<string> urls)
{
    var tasks = urls.Select(url => DownloadAsync(url)).ToArray();
    await Task.WhenAll(tasks);
}

async Task DownloadAsync(string url)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Downloading from {url}");
}
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With Task.WhenAll, you can improve the performance of your asynchronous operations by running them concurrently.

String Interpolation

var name = "John";
var age = 30;
Console.WriteLine($"Hello, my name is {name} and I am {age} years old.");
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String interpolation simplifies the process of concatenating strings and variable values in a more intuitive way.

Null-Conditional Operator

string firstName = person?.FirstName ?? "Unknown";
Console.WriteLine(firstName);
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By using the null-conditional operator, you can handle null values gracefully and prevent runtime exceptions in your code.

LINQ Query Syntax

var scores = new int[] { 90, 100, 82, 89, 92 };

var highScores = from score in scores
                 where score >= 90
                 select score;

foreach (var score in highScores)
{
    Console.WriteLine(score);
}
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By leveraging LINQ query syntax, you can write complex queries on collections with ease and readability.

Using Statement

using (var streamReader = new StreamReader(@"C:\file.txt"))
{
    string content = streamReader.ReadToEnd();
    Console.WriteLine(content);
}
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The using statement is essential for handling disposable objects and preventing resource leaks in your code.

Expression-Bodied Members

public class Person
{
    public string FirstName { get; set; }
    public string LastName { get; set; }

    public string FullName => $"{FirstName} {LastName}";
}
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By using expression-bodied members, you can make your code more concise and expressive, especially for simple properties and methods.

Dictionary Initialization

var capitals = new Dictionary<string, string>
{
    ["USA"] = "Washington, D.C.",
    ["Japan"] = "Tokyo",
    ["France"] = "Paris"
};
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Dictionary initialization simplifies the process of populating key-value pairs in a dictionary with a clean and readable syntax.

These top 10 C# .NET snippets are essential tools for every developer looking to write cleaner, more efficient, and maintainable C# code. Incorporating these snippets into your coding workflow can greatly enhance your productivity and code quality. So, start implementing them in your projects and take your C# skills to the next level! 🚀

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Héctor Serrano

Thank you!

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Hope you liked it! @hectorlaris

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João Angelo

Hi ByteHide,
Your tips are very useful
Thanks for sharing

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Thanks!

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