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How to process ZIP Files from a Stream in .NET

When working with ZIP files in .NET, there may be cases where the file is not stored on disk but comes directly as a Stream. This could happen if you

Working with compressed files is common in many applications, whether you're extracting data from an archive, installing software packages, or retrie

When working with .NET apps you may sometimes need to bundle multiple files into a single compressed archive for easier storage, transfer, or process

In C# (.NET 6 and above), there is now a very simple way to read out the CPU load with minimal overhead - i.e. without threads. The PerformanceCounte

Dealing with empty lists is an everyday situation in .NET. An empty list is often preferred to a null in order to control the logic. But how expensiv

We are currently in the preview phase of .NET 9, which releases in Nov 2024 - and if you want to test it extensively like I do, store the preview ver

Strings are one of the most commonly used types in .NET applications - and very often the source of inefficient code. For example, cleaning up a stri

Refit is an open-source library for .NET developers that simplifies the process of making HTTP API calls. It allows developers to define a set of int

Strong Name Signing is a mechanism in .NET development that ensures the integrity and authenticity of assemblies. It is based on a public-private key

YAML files are unfortunately part of everyday life for all developers these days; and although they are very error-prone and almost impossible to edi