AutoModerator presents this month’s r/csharp side project discussion thread, spotlighting innovative member creations—from ASP.NET Core Kanban solutions to open source productivity and utility apps.

August 2025 C# Community Side Projects

Hosted by AutoModerator, this monthly thread invites r/csharp members to showcase and discuss their recent side projects built with C# and related Microsoft technologies. Below is a summary of the key projects shared in August 2025:

1. Facet Source Generator (V2)

  • Facet on GitHub
  • Highlights: C# source generator library with a focus on extensibility and code automation for .NET developers.

2. Coreboard Kanban Application

  • Coreboard Kanban on GitHub
  • Stack: ASP.NET Core, Clean Architecture.
  • Features:
    • Backend with CRUD operations for boards, cards, labels, comments, and activity logs
    • Designed for easy extension and modularity
    • Plans for real-time functionality using SignalR
    • UI goals: Blazor or React front-end integration

3. Python to C# Performance Port

  • Objective: Porting a project from Python to C# on Linux
  • Result: Achieved a dramatic improvement—AOT compilation in C# resulted in 1/16th the execution time compared to the original Python.

4. Windows Input Volume Monitor (Windows Service)

  • Description: Monitors Windows 11 input volume and restores it to 100% if dropped due to system quirks.
  • Features:
    • Hosted background service architecture
    • Configurable polling interval
    • Practical solution for a persistent OS-level audio bug

5. WinForms Tray Application

  • Functionality:
    • System tray icon with “Open” and “Exit” buttons
    • “Open” displays log output from the monitoring background service
    • Designed for seamless background operation and user convenience

6. Ambie: Focus and Relaxation App

  • Ambie on GitHub
  • Purpose: Combines nature sounds and focus features for productivity
  • Reach: Over 60,000 users
  • Stack: C#, WinUI, app design for study/relaxation use cases

Community Collaboration

Members are encouraged to:

  • Share feedback and suggestions
  • Explore linked GitHub repos for contribution or inspiration
  • Post stand-alone threads for large or ongoing projects

Join the discussion and help shape the next generation of C# tools and learning experiences!

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