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10 Advanced C# Tricks for


Experienced Developers
Konstantin Fedorov · Follow
4 min read · Mar 27, 2024

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As a C# developer, learning more advanced techniques can help you write


cleaner, more efficient, and innovative code. In this article, we’ll explore
some ten advanced C# tips tailored for more experienced developers who
want to push the limits of what’s possible in C#. These tricks can improve
your code’s performance, readability, and maintainability.

1. Leveraging Tuples for Multiple Return Values


Traditionally, to return multiple values from a method, developers had to use
out parameters and create custom classes or structures. C# 7, however,
introduced tuples, which makes it easier and more readable to do so.

public (int sum, int product) Calculate(int a, int b)


{
return (a + b, a * b);
}

This approach simplifies the handling of multiple return values and


improves code clarity.

2. Pattern Matching Enhancements


C# 7 and later versions introduced powerful pattern-matching features that
allow for more expressive and concise type-checking and conversions.

public void ProcessShape(object shape)


{
if (shape is Circle c)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Circle with radius: {c.Radius}");
}
else if (shape is Square s)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Square with side: {s.Side}");
}
}

This technique reduces the amount of boilerplate code and makes the code
easier to read.

3. Using Local Functions for Encapsulation


In C# 7, local functions were introduced, which allow you to define methods
inside another method. These functions are particularly useful for
encapsulating helper methods that only make sense within a specific
method.

public IEnumerable<int> Fibonacci(int n)


{
int Fib(int term) => term <= 2 ? 1 : Fib(term - 1) + Fib(term - 2);
return Enumerable.Range(1, n).Select(Fib);
}

Local functions can access variables from the enclosing method, which
offers a concise way to implement complex logic.

4. Expression-bodied Members for Succinct Code


Expression-bodied members help to make the code more concise, as they
allow the implementation of methods, properties, and other members on a
single line of code.

public class Person


{
public string Name { get; set; }
public override string ToString() => $"Name: {Name}";
}

This feature, which was expanded in recent versions of C#, makes it easier to
define lightweight class members.

5. Readonly Structs for Immutable Data Types


Readonly structures are ideal for creating immutable data types. This means
that once an object is created, it cannot be changed.

public readonly struct Point


{
public double X { get; }
public double Y { get; }

public Point(double x, double y) => (X, Y) = (x, y);


}

This construct is useful for representing small, immutable data types such as
coordinates or complex numbers.

6. Ref Returns and Locals for Performance Optimization


Ref returns and locals allow methods to return references to variables,
instead of the values themselves. This can significantly improve
performance for large objects.

public ref int Find(int[] numbers, int target)


{
for (int i = 0; i < numbers.Length; i++)
{
if (numbers[i] == target)
return ref numbers[i];
}
throw new IndexOutOfRangeException("Not found");
}

This feature is especially useful in performance-sensitive code that handles


large data structures.

7. Using Discards to Ignore Unwanted Returns


Discards are an advanced feature that allows developers to skip over
parameters or tuples that they’re not interested in. This makes the code
more readable and easier to maintain.

var (_, product) = Calculate(3, 4); // Only interested in the product

This makes it easier to handle methods that return multiple values, as you
only need a few of them.

8. Null Coalescing Assignment for Streamlined Null Checks


The null coalescing assignment operator ??= simplifies the process of
assigning values to variables when they might be null.

List<int> numbers = null;


numbers ??= new List<int>();
numbers.Add(1);

This operator reduces the amount of code needed to ensure that an object is
created before it is used.

9. ValueTuple for Lightweight Data Structures


ValueTuple is a lightweight alternative to the Tuple data structure, which
offers a more memory-efficient approach for managing collections of values.

var person = (Name: "John", Age: 30);


Console.WriteLine($"{person.Name} is {person.Age} years old.");

ValueTuple is particularly useful for temporary data structures where the


overhead of a class is unnecessary.
10. Asynchronous Streams with IAsyncEnumerable
Asynchronous streams, introduced in C# 8, enable the implementation of
asynchronous iteration over collections that are loaded asynchronously. This
significantly improves performance in applications that process streaming
data or are I/O bound.

public async IAsyncEnumerable<int> GetNumbersAsync()


{
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
{
await Task.Delay(100); // Simulate asynchronous work
yield return i;
}
}

This allows for consuming asynchronous streams using await foreach ,

making it easier to write efficient and readable asynchronous code.

Conclusion
The evolution of C# has introduced features that improve its code readability,
maintainability, and performance. These include tuples, pattern matching,
and asynchronous streams, which are crucial for creating more efficient and
modern C# applications within the .NET ecosystem.

By effectively utilizing these tools, developers can enhance application


performance, refine their coding styles, and improve software quality. By
mastering these features, developers ensure that they are used in a way that
aligns with the project’s needs, unlocking their full potential for successful
development.
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