1. The Art of Not Waiting
An introduction to asynchronous thinking—and why waiting isn’t stopping.
A reflective, hands-on journey through asynchronous programming in C#.
2. Understanding Async and Await
Demystifying how C# pauses and resumes work - the state machine, continuation, and why async/await reads like plain code.
3. Why Async/Await Changes Everything
Why async/await exists at all—eliminating wasted wait time to unlock responsiveness and throughput.
4. Asynchronous vs Parallel Programming
Understanding the difference between asynchronous and parallel programming in C#—timing, teamwork, and how they complement each other.
5. Continuation and Context
How C# resumes work after an await—the idea of continuation, context, and why it matters for UI and server code.
6. When Something Burns
Understanding how exceptions work in asynchronous code—where they go, how to catch them, and why context matters.
7. Designing Reliable Async Methods
Building predictable asynchronous methods in C#—avoiding pitfalls, ensuring consistency, and writing code that never loses track.
8. The Habits of Asynchrony
Practical habits for writing graceful asynchronous code in C#—from safe awaits to consistent patterns that keep systems smooth.