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⚡️ Inside .NET’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics Generators

A deep dive into the source generators in Microsoft.Extensions.Telemetry.Abstractions reveals a mixed bag. While they automate Metrics boilerplate, their design feels underwhelming — limited flexibility, moderate payoff. Useful for light telemetry, but hardly a breakthrough for .NET developers chasing real performance insights.

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Andrew Lock | .NET Escapades Exploring the (underwhelming) System.Diagnostics.Metrics source generators In this post I explore the source generators shipped in Microsoft.Extensions.Telemetry.Abstractions, explore the code, and discuss whether I would use them
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