.NET Rocks! C# Networking with Chris Woodruff
May 22, 2025
Chris Woodruff, a seasoned software developer and Microsoft MVP in .NET, joins the conversation to unravel the intricacies of networking in C#. He dives into essential topics like web sockets, gRPC, and SignalR, highlighting their applications. The discussion also touches on the transformative QUIC standards in HTTP/3, which aim to simplify networking. Woodruff encourages listeners to explore various networking options beyond the defaults, emphasizing the importance of understanding foundational protocols for modern applications.
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Know The Fundamentals First
- Chris Woodruff emphasizes understanding networking fundamentals before using high-level defaults.
- He argues knowing what.NET abstracts helps you choose the right communication approach.
Handle Failures Proactively
- Learn asynchronous and multithreaded patterns for networking to avoid common pitfalls.
- Use libraries like Polly and HttpClientFactory to handle retries and transient faults robustly.
Pick Protocols For The Job
- Choosing TCP or UDP depends on the communication pattern and latency needs.
- Use UDP for low-latency streaming (audio/video) and TCP for reliable ordered delivery.