Here’s a simple technique you can use to easily eliminate duplicate code. Try not to let the word “delegates” scare you away from learning the technique and I’ll try to refrain from using the word “delegate” as much as possible. I’ll start small and then work my way towards a more complex example that really demonstrates its power. Continue reading Using delegates to eliminate duplicate code
How many times have you complained about how much repetitive code is required to properly dispose of objects in your code? How many times have you found yourself in a situation where you’re unsure whether or not you’re even supposed to dispose of an object in the first place?
I want to show you a technique which completely (or, at least, temporarily) avoids the need to bother yourself with those very important concerns. This is an extremely powerful technique which can be used for much more than dealing with IDisposable related issues, but that seems to be the scenario I use it on most often. Continue reading Using IDisposable objects responsibly – the easy way