· Manikandan · Design Patterns
Strategy Pattern in .NET Core API
A comprehensive guide to the Strategy pattern in C#, with static compile-time and dynamic runtime injection variations for algorithm selection.
The Blog
My insights on .NET, .NET Core, logical programming, and Azure database concepts are outlined below, along with other related topics.
· Manikandan · .NET CoreRate Limiting in ASP.NET Core API and its types
A practical ASP.NET Core rate-limiting guide with architecture review, policy examples, and UML diagrams for Fixed Window, Sliding Window, Token Bucket, Concurrency Limiter, and Leaky Bucket.
· Manikandan · VS CodeHow to Reduce GitHub Copilot Token Usage After Usage-Based Billing (2026)
A practical guide to reducing GitHub Copilot token spend after usage-based billing, including 10 immediate tactics, billing mechanics, and a lean workflow checklist.
· Manikandan · Design PatternsBitwise Flags Enum Pattern in .NET Core and Angular
Store multiple roles in one SQL Server column using bitwise flags, then read and manage them cleanly in .NET Core and Angular.
· Manikandan · Design PatternsProxy Design Pattern in .NET Core API
A practical guide to the Proxy pattern in C#, covering virtual, remote, protection, and smart proxies with UML and ASP.NET Core usage.
· Manikandan · vscodeWhats new in VS Code: Customizations explained for beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to the new VS Code Customizations section: Agents, Skills, Instructions, Hooks, MCP Servers, and Plugins, with when-to-use examples and diagrams.