MediatR vs Mediator vs Plain Handler Classes
Compare licensed MediatR, the source-generated Mediator library, and plain handlers with Scrutor decorators on the same endpoints, validation, and logging.
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Replacing AutoMapper and MediatR After the License Change
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Add a JWT Authorize button to Swagger UI or Scalar in ASP.NET Core: bearer scheme, locks only on [Authorize] endpoints, Swashbuckle 10 and .NET 10 code.
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Go from a one-sentence request to a small, tested program without guessing what the business meant.