Why is ConfigureAwait(false) important in library code?

It prevents the task from capturing the original synchronization context, which helps avoid deadlocks and reduces overhead in library-level code.

Does this skill support C# async streams?

Yes, it provides comprehensive patterns for IAsyncEnumerable and the 'await foreach' syntax to handle streaming data efficiently.

When should I use ValueTask instead of Task in C#?

Use ValueTask when an operation is likely to complete synchronously or is called so frequently that the overhead of Task heap allocations impacts performance.

Can Claude help me debug async deadlocks with this skill?

Yes, the skill includes best practices and implementation patterns specifically designed to identify and resolve common asynchronous deadlock scenarios in .NET.

C# Async Patterns

Name: C# Async Patterns
Author: TheBushidoCollective

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Implements high-performance C# asynchronous programming patterns using Task, ValueTask, and async streams to build responsive applications.

About

This skill equips Claude with the expertise to architect and implement robust asynchronous C# code. It provides patterns for efficient I/O and CPU-bound operations, covers advanced concepts like ValueTask for performance optimization, ensures thread safety via ConfigureAwait, and handles complex data flows with IAsyncEnumerable streams. It is ideal for developers building scalable web APIs, responsive desktop apps, or high-throughput data processing systems following ethical and professional development standards.

Key Features

Integrates robust cancellation token support for operation management
Optimizes memory allocation using ValueTask and ValueTask<T> for synchronous paths
Implements async/await state machine patterns for responsive UI and I/O
39 GitHub stars
Manages thread synchronization and avoids deadlocks with ConfigureAwait(false)
Handles large datasets efficiently via IAsyncEnumerable and async streams

Use Cases

Processing real-time streaming data from databases or external APIs using async iterators
Refactoring legacy synchronous C# code into non-blocking asynchronous operations
Designing high-throughput backend services and REST APIs in ASP.NET Core

About

Key Features

Integrates robust cancellation token support for operation management
Optimizes memory allocation using ValueTask and ValueTask<T> for synchronous paths
Implements async/await state machine patterns for responsive UI and I/O
39 GitHub stars
Manages thread synchronization and avoids deadlocks with ConfigureAwait(false)
Handles large datasets efficiently via IAsyncEnumerable and async streams

Use Cases

Processing real-time streaming data from databases or external APIs using async iterators
Refactoring legacy synchronous C# code into non-blocking asynchronous operations
Designing high-throughput backend services and REST APIs in ASP.NET Core