Long paths in Git on Windows
On Windows, it's not unlikely that you'll encounter issues where you either have a repo that won't clone or files that won't commit. One common scenario that causes this is when doing snapshot testing, particularly with parameterized tests. These tests often generate snapshot files with names that include the test parameters, resulting in very long filenames. One workaround is to move folders into the root of drives or create shorter names, but ultimately, this will cause issues sooner or later.
Introducing Devlead.Testing.MockHttp
There are undoubtedly many sophisticated and comprehensive solutions out there for mocking HTTP requests in .NET applications. However, I found myself with a very specific need: I wanted a lightweight, low-friction way to mock third-party HTTP APIs within my unit tests, without a lot of ceremony or complexity. I needed something that was "good enough" for my use case, providing in-memory request/response simulation that would let me validate my HTTP client interactions.
Preparing for .NET 9
.NET 9 is just around the corner with the General Availability (GA) release scheduled for November 2024. The .NET 9 RC 1 (released September 10, 2024) already comes with a Go-Live license, meaning it’s supported by Microsoft for use in production environments.
