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# C# — Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, C# isn't just *knowing* the syntax; it’s about rapidly building robust, scalable applications – typically web APIs (.NET Core/ASP.NET), desktop apps (.NET MAUI or WPF), or backend services. Daily tasks involve translating requirements into clean, maintainable code using object-oriented principles and design patterns *within* the C# language. You'll spend a lot of time debugging (Visual Studio is your friend!), writing unit tests (xUnit, NUnit) to ensure quality, and collaborating with others via Git/Azure DevOps. Good C# work isn’t just 'functional'; it prioritizes readability, testability, and adherence to SOLID principles – meaning code that's easy for *other* engineers to understand and modify.

## Praxiswissen (Stack Exchange, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

**The asker questions whether using `#region` blocks in C# to collapse large sections of code is a sign of poor design, specifically when used to hide complexity within long methods.**

While not inherently problematic, excessive use of `#regions` often masks underlying issues like overly complex methods and insufficient separation of concerns. Instead of hiding code with regions, prioritize refactoring into smaller, more focused units – ideally short methods each responsible for a single task. Relying on regions can create a false sense of organization and ultimately hinder maintainability and future refactoring efforts.

*Source: [Are #regions an antipattern or code smell?](https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/q/53086) — answer by Arseni Mourzenko, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The questioner observes that many system-level exceptions lack specific details (like invalid index values or missing table names) making them difficult to debug and wonders if this is a common issue or a personal failing.**

Poor exception detail stems from an immaturity in how the software engineering community understands and implements exceptions. The original intent for exceptions was often focused on user-facing messages, leading developers to prioritize readability over comprehensive data. Exceptions should primarily be for programmers, carrying all relevant technical details as object properties rather than formatted strings, improving debuggability without raising security concerns about message content.

*Source: [Why do many exception messages not contain useful details?](https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/q/278949) — answer by Mike Nakis, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The questioner is deciding between traditional text-based logging (using log4net and MySQL) versus structured logging (Serilog/Bunyan with Fluentd/Elasticsearch) for a new application, weighing the benefits against implementation complexity.**

Structured logging provides significant advantages in data analysis by preserving event *types* and individual *data fields*. While text logs require complex pattern matching to extract meaningful information, structured logs allow direct querying of specific properties (like quota values or usernames) without relying on fragile string searches. This capability becomes increasingly valuable as log volume grows and diagnostic needs become more sophisticated.

*Source: [Benefits of Structured Logging vs basic logging](https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/q/312197) — answer by Nicholas Blumhardt, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The user is questioning whether to establish a single database connection for an entire web page load or create a new connection for each query executed.**

While intuitively reusing a single connection seems efficient, it introduces risks with stability and concurrent access. Modern frameworks like .NET utilize connection pooling – automatically managing a set of open connections that are borrowed and returned as needed. The best practice is to open a connection when required and properly dispose of it; the framework then handles returning it to the pool for reuse, simplifying management and improving reliability.

*Source: [Creating database connections - Do it once or for each query?](https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/q/142065) — answer by pdr, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The asker wants to know if directly embedding SQL queries within their application code (instead of using a repository pattern, LINQ, or stored procedures) is considered bad practice, especially given feedback from a colleague.**

Directly including SQL outside of a dedicated persistence layer defeats the purpose of abstraction and makes it difficult to switch database technologies in the future. A well-defined persistence layer isolates data access logic, allowing for easier maintenance, testing (through mocking), and platform independence. While tools like LINQ can *look* cleaner, they still tie your business logic to a specific data access method if used outside this dedicated layer.

*Source: [Is it considered an anti pattern to write SQL in the source code?](https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/q/348943) — answer by marstato, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

## Weitere Anreicherung

Stage-2 source for future practitioner grounding: arXiv cs.SE (software-engineering preprints).
