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[easylaunchpad]

⏱Hangfire + Serilog: How EasyLaunchpad Handles Jobs and Logs Like a Pro

Modern SaaS applications don’t run on user actions alone.

From sending emails and processing payments to updating user subscriptions and cleaning expired data, apps need background tasks to stay efficient and responsive.

That’s why EasyLaunchpad includes Hangfire for background job scheduling and Serilog for detailed, structured logging — out of the box.

If you’ve ever wondered how to queue, manage, and monitor background jobs in a .NET Core application — without reinventing the wheel — this post is for you.

💡 Why Background Jobs Matter

Imagine your app doing the following:

Sending a password reset email

Running a weekly newsletter job

Cleaning abandoned user sessions

Retrying a failed webhook

Syncing data between systems

If these were handled in real-time within your controller actions, it would:

Slow down your app

Create a poor user experience

Lead to lost or failed transactions under load

Background jobs solve this by offloading non-critical tasks to a queue for asynchronous processing.

🔧 Hangfire: Background Job Management for .NET Core

Hangfire is the gold standard for .NET Core background task processing. It supports:

Fire-and-forget jobs

Delayed jobs

Recurring jobs (via cron)

Retry logic

Job monitoring via a dashboard

Best of all, it doesn’t require a third-party message broker like RabbitMQ. It stores jobs in your existing database using SQL Server or any other supported backend.

✅ How Hangfire Is Integrated in EasyLaunchpad

When you start with EasyLaunchpad:

Hangfire is already installed via NuGet

It’s preconfigured in Startup.cs and appsettings.json

The dashboard is live and secured under /admin/jobs

Common jobs (like email dispatch) are already using the queue

You don’t have to wire it up manually — it’s plug-and-play.

Example: Email Queue

Let’s say you want to send a transactional email after a user registers. Here’s how it’s done in EasyLaunchpad:

_backgroundJobClient.Enqueue(() =>

_emailService.SendWelcomeEmailAsync(user.Id));

This line of code:

Queues the email job

Executes it in the background

Automatically retries if it fails

Logs the event via Serilog

🛠 Supported Job Types

Type and Description:

Fire-and-forget- Runs once, immediately

Delayed- Runs once after a set time (e.g., 10 minutes later)

Recurring- Scheduled jobs using CRON expressions

Continuations- Run only after a parent job finishes successfully

EasyLaunchpad uses all four types in various modules (like payment verification, trial expiration notices, and error logging).

🖥 Job Dashboard for Monitoring

Hangfire includes a web dashboard where you can:

See pending, succeeded, and failed jobs

Retry or delete failed jobs

Monitor job execution time

View exception messages

In EasyLaunchpad, this is securely embedded in your admin panel. Only authorized users with admin access can view and manage jobs.

🔄 Sample Use Case: Weekly Cleanup Job

Need to delete inactive users weekly?

In EasyLaunchpad, just schedule a recurring job:

_recurringJobManager.AddOrUpdate(

“InactiveUserCleanup”,

() => _userService.CleanupInactiveUsersAsync(),

Cron.Weekly

);

Set it and forget it.

🧠 Why This Is a Big Deal for Devs

Most boilerplates don’t include job scheduling at all.

In EasyLaunchpad, Hangfire is not just included — it’s used throughout the platform, meaning:

You can follow working examples

Extend with custom jobs in minutes

Monitor, retry, and log with confidence

You save days of setup time, and more importantly, you avoid production blind spots.

📋 Logging: Meet Serilog

Of course, background jobs are only useful if you know what they’re doing.

That’s where Serilog comes in.

In EasyLaunchpad, every job execution is logged with:

Timestamps

Job names

Input parameters

Exceptions (if any)

Success/failure status

This structured logging ensures you have a full audit trail of what happened — and why.

Sample Log Output

{

“Timestamp”: “2024–07–20T14:22:10Z”,

“Level”: “Information”,

“Message”: “Queued email job: PasswordReset for userId abc123”,

“JobType”: “Background”,

“Status”: “Success”

}

You can send logs to:

Console (for dev)

File (for basic prod usage)

External log aggregators like Seq, Elasticsearch, or Datadog

All of this is built into EasyLaunchpad’s logging layer.

🧩 How Hangfire and Serilog Work Together

Here’s a quick visual breakdown:

Job Triggered → Queued via Hangfire

Job Executed → Email sent, cleanup run, webhook processed

Job Outcome Logged → Success or error captured by Serilog

Job Visible in Dashboard → Retry if needed

Notifications Sent (optional) → Alert team or log activity via admin panel

This tight integration ensures your background logic is reliable, observable, and actionable.

💼 Real-World Use Cases You Can Build Right Now

-Feature and the Background Job

Welcome Emails- Fire-and-forget

Trial Expiration- Delayed

Subscription Cleanup- Recurring

Payment Webhook Retry- Continuation

Email Digest- Cron-based job

System Backups- Nightly scheduled

Every one of these is ready to be implemented using the foundation in EasyLaunchpad.

✅ Why Developers Love It

-Feature and the Benefit

Hangfire Integration- Ready-to-use queue system

Preconfigured Retry- Avoid lost messages

Admin Dashboard- See and manage jobs visually

Structured Logs- Full traceability

Plug-and-Play Jobs- Add your own in minutes

🚀 Final Thoughts

Robust SaaS apps aren’t just about UI and APIs — they’re also about what happens behind the scenes.

With Hangfire + Serilog built into EasyLaunchpad, you get:

A full background job system

Reliable queuing with retry logic

Detailed, structured logs

A clean, visual dashboard

Zero config — 100% production-ready

👉 Launch smarter with EasyLaunchpad today. Start building resilient, scalable applications with background processing and logging already done for you. 🔗 https://easylaunchpad.com

[learning-code-ficusoft]

Essential Tools for .NET Developers

.NET development requires a robust set of tools to enhance productivity, streamline development, and ensure high-quality applications.

 Whether you’re building web applications, desktop software, or cloud-based solutions, having the right tools can make a significant difference. Here’s a list of essential tools for .NET developers:

1. IDEs and Code Editors

Visual Studio — The most powerful and widely used IDE for .NET development, offering features like IntelliSense, debugging, and seamless integration with Azure.

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) — A lightweight, cross-platform editor with great extensions for C#, .NET, and debugging.

2. Package Management

NuGet — The default package manager for .NET, allowing developers to install and manage libraries with ease.

3. Build and CI/CD Tools

MSBuild — Microsoft’s build system for compiling, packaging, and deploying .NET applications.

Azure DevOps — Provides CI/CD pipelines, version control, and project management tools.

GitHub Actions — Automates builds, tests, and deployments within GitHub.

Jenkins — A widely used automation tool for building, testing, and deploying applications.

4. Version Control

Git — The most widely used version control system.

GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket — Popular platforms for hosting Git repositories.

5. Debugging and Profiling

Visual Studio Debugger — A built-in debugger with advanced features for breakpoints, watch variables, and call stacks.

dotTrace — A powerful profiling tool for performance analysis.

PerfView — A Microsoft tool for analyzing CPU usage, memory, and performance bottlenecks.

6. Testing Frameworks

xUnit.net — A modern unit testing framework for .NET.

NUnit — A widely used unit testing framework with rich assertions.

MSTest — Microsoft’s built-in testing framework for .NET applications.

SpecFlow — A BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) framework for .NET.

7. Dependency Injection & Inversion of Control (IoC)

Autofac — A flexible IoC container for .NET applications.

Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection — The built-in DI container for .NET Core and .NET 5+.

8. ORM and Database Management

Entity Framework Core — A modern ORM for .NET applications.

Dapper — A lightweight, high-performance ORM for .NET.

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) — A must-have tool for managing SQL Server databases.

9. API Development and Testing

Postman — A popular tool for testing and documenting APIs.

Swagger (Swashbuckle) — Generates interactive API documentation for ASP.NET Core applications.

10. Logging and Monitoring

Serilog — A structured logging library for .NET applications.

NLog — A flexible logging framework.

Application Insights — Microsoft’s monitoring tool integrated with Azure.

11. Cloud & DevOps Tools

Azure SDK for .NET — A set of libraries for interacting with Azure services.

AWS SDK for .NET — For working with AWS services in .NET applications.

Docker — Essential for containerizing .NET applications.

Kubernetes — For orchestrating containerized applications in cloud environments.

12. Productivity and Collaboration

ReSharper — A powerful extension for Visual Studio that enhances code analysis and refactoring.

Notepad++ / WinMerge — Handy tools for quick code edits and file comparisons.

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[just4programmers]

Ongoing updates to Linux on Windows 10 and Important Tips!

I noticed this blog post about Ubuntu over at the Microsoft Command Line blog. Ubuntu is now available from the Windows Store for builds of Windows over 16215.

You can run "Winver" to see your build number of Windows. If you run Windows 10 you can certainly sign up for the Windows Insiders builds, or you can wait a few months until these features make their way to the mainstream. I've been running Windows 10 Insiders "Fast ring" for a while with a few issues but nothing blocking.

The addition of Ubuntu to the Windows Store may initially seem confusing or even a little bizarre. However, given a minute to understand the larger architecture it make a lot of sense. However, for those of us who have been beta-testing these features, the move to the Windows Store will require some manual steps in order for you to reap the benefits.

Here's how I see it.

For the early betas of the Windows Subsystem for Linux you type bash from anywhere and it runs Ubuntu on Windows.

Ubuntu on Windows hides its filesystem in C:\Users\scott\AppData\Local\somethingetcetc and you shouldn't go there or touch it.

By moving the tar files and Linux distro installation into the store, that allows us users to use the Store's CDN (Content Distrubution Network) to get Distros quickly and easily. 

Just turn on the feature and REBOOT

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux

then hit the store to get the binaries!

Ok, now this is where and why it gets interesting.

Soon (later this month I'm told) we will be able to have n number of native Linux distros on our Windows 10 machines at one time. You can install as many as you like from the store. No VMs, just fast Linux...on Windows!

There is a utility for the Windows Subsystem for Linux called "wslconfig" that Windows 10 has.

C:\>wslconfig Performs administrative operations on Windows Subsystem for Linux Usage: /l, /list [/all] - Lists registered distributions. /all - Optionally list all distributions, including distributions that are currently being installed or uninstalled. /s, /setdefault <DistributionName> - Sets the specified distribution as the default. /u, /unregister <DistributionName> - Unregisters a distribution. C:\WINDOWS\system32>wslconfig /l Windows Subsystem for Linux Distributions: Ubuntu (Default) Fedora OpenSUSE

At this point when I type "bash" at the regular Windows command prompt or PowerShell I will be launching my default Linux. I can also just type "Ubuntu" or "Fedora," etc to get a specific one.

If I wanted to test my Linux code (.NET, node, go, ruby, whatever) I could script it from Windows and run my tests on n number of distros. Slick for developers.

TODOs if you have WSL and Bash from earlier betas

If you already have "bash" on your Windows 10 machine and want to move to the "many distros" you'll just install the Ubuntu distro from the store and then move your distro customizations out of the "legacy/beta bash" over to the "new train but beta although getting closer to release WSL." I copied my ~/ folder over to /mnt/c/Users/Scott/Desktop/WSLBackup, then opened Ubuntu and copied my .rc files and whatnot back in. Then I removed my original bash with lxrun /uninstall. Once I've done that, my distro are managed by the store and I can have as many as I like. Other than customizations, it's really easy (like, it's not a big deal and it's fast) to add or remove Linuxes on Windows 10 so fear not. Backup your stuff and this will be a 10 min operation, plus whatever apt-get installs you need to redo. Everything else is the same and you'll still want to continue storing and sharing files via /mnt/c.

NOTE: I did a YouTube video called Editing code and files on Windows Subsystem for Linux on Windows 10 that I'd love if you checked out and shared on social media!

Enjoy!

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[easylaunchpad]

💳Integrated Payments with Stripe and Paddle: Inside EasyLaunchpad’s Payment Module

When building a SaaS app, one of the first questions you’ll face is:

How will we charge users?

From recurring subscriptions to one-time payments and license plans, payment infrastructure is mission-critical. But implementing a secure, production-grade system can be time-consuming, tricky, and expensive.

That’s why EasyLaunchpad includes a fully integrated payment module with support for Stripe and Paddle — out of the box.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how EasyLaunchpad handles payments, how it simplifies integration with major processors, and how it helps you monetize your product from day one.

💡 The Problem: Payment Integration Is Hard

On paper, adding Stripe or Paddle looks easy. In reality, it involves:

API authentication

Checkout flows

Webhook validation

Error handling

Subscription plan logic

Admin-side controls

Syncing with your front-end or product logic

That’s a lot to build before you ever collect your first dollar.

EasyLaunchpad solves this by offering a turnkey payment solution that integrates Stripe and Paddle seamlessly into backend logic and your admin panel.

⚙️ What’s Included in the Payment Module?

The EasyLaunchpad payment module covers everything a SaaS app needs to start selling:

Feature and Description:

✅ Stripe & Paddle APIs- Integrated SDKs with secure API keys managed via config

✅ Plan Management- Define your product plans via admin panel

✅ License/Package Linking- Link Stripe/Paddle plans to system logic (e.g., access control)

✅ Webhook Support- Process events like successful payments, cancellations, renewals

✅ Email Triggers- Send receipts and billing notifications automatically

✅ Logging & Retry Logic- Serilog + Hangfire for reliability and transparency

💳 Stripe Integration in .NET Core (Prebuilt)

Stripe is the most popular payment solution for modern SaaS businesses. EasyLaunchpad comes with:

Stripe.NET SDK is configured and ready to use

Test & production API key support via appsettings.json

Built-in handlers for:

Checkout Session Creation

Payment Success

Subscription Renewal

Customer Cancellations

No need to write custom middleware or webhook processors. It’s all wired up.

🔁 How the Flow Works (Stripe)

The user selects a plan on your website

The checkout session is created via Stripe API

Stripe redirects the user to a secure payment page

Upon success, EasyLaunchpad receives a webhook event

User’s plan is activated + confirmation email is sent

Logs are stored for reporting and debugging

🧾 Paddle Integration for Global Sellers

Paddle is often a better fit than Stripe for developers targeting international customers or needing EU/GST compliance.

EasyLaunchpad supports Paddle’s:

Inline Checkout and Overlay Widgets

Subscription Plans and One-Time Payments

Webhook Events (license provisioning, payment success, cancellations)

VAT/GST compliance without custom work

All integration is handled via modular service classes. You can switch or run both providers side-by-side.

🔧 Configuration Example

In appsettings.json, you simply configure:

“Payments”: {

“Provider”: “Stripe”, // or “Paddle”

“Stripe”: {

“SecretKey”: “sk_test_…”,

“PublishableKey”: “pk_test_…”

},

“Paddle”: {

“VendorId”: “123456”,

“APIKey”: “your-api-key”

}

}

The correct payment provider is loaded automatically using dependency injection via Autofac.

🧩 Admin Panel: Manage Plans Without Touching Code

EasyLaunchpad’s admin panel includes:

A visual interface to create/edit plans

Fields for price, duration, description, external plan ID (Stripe/Paddle)

Activation/deactivation toggle

Access scope definition (used to unlock features via roles or usage limits)

You can:

Add a Pro Plan for $29/month

Add a Lifetime Deal with a one-time Paddle payment

Deactivate free trial access — all without writing new logic

🧪 Webhook Events Handled Securely

Stripe and Paddle send webhook events for:

New subscriptions

Payment failures

Plan cancellations

Upgrades/downgrades

EasyLaunchpad includes secure webhook controllers to:

Verify authenticity

Parse payloads

Trigger internal actions (e.g., assign new role, update access rights)

Log and retry failed handlers using Hangfire

You get reliable, observable payment handling with no guesswork.

📬 Email Notifications

After a successful payment, EasyLaunchpad:

Sends a confirmation email using DotLiquid templates

Updates user records

Logs the transaction with Serilog

The email system can be extended to send:

Trial expiration reminders

Invoice summaries

Cancellation win-back campaigns

📈 Logging & Monitoring

Every payment-related action is logged with Serilog:

{

“Timestamp”: “2024–07–15T12:45:23Z”,

“Level”: “Information”,

“Message”: “User subscribed to Pro Plan via Stripe”,

“UserId”: “abc123”,

“Amount”: “29.00”

}

Hangfire queues and retries any failed webhook calls, so you never miss a critical event.

🔌 Use Cases You Can Launch Today

EasyLaunchpad’s payment module supports a variety of business models:

Model and the Example:

SaaS Subscriptions- $9/mo, $29/mo, custom plans

Lifetime Licenses- One-time Paddle payments

Usage-Based Billing — Extend by customizing webhook logic

Freemium to Paid Upgrades — Upgrade plan from admin or front-end

Multi-tier Plans- Feature gating via linked roles/packages

🧠 Why It’s Better Than DIY

With EasyLaunchpad and Without EasyLaunchpad

Stripe & Paddle already integrated- Spend weeks wiring up APIs

Admin interface to manage plans- Hardcode JSON or use raw SQL

Background jobs for webhooks- Risk of losing data on failed calls

Modular services — Spaghetti logic in controller actions

Email receipts & logs- Manually build custom mailers

🧠 Final Thoughts

If you’re building a SaaS product, monetization can’t wait. You need a secure, scalable, and flexible payment system on day one.

EasyLaunchpad gives you exactly that:

✅ Pre-integrated Stripe & Paddle

✅ Admin-side plan management

✅ Real-time email & logging

✅ Full webhook support

✅ Ready to grow with your product

👉 Start charging your users — not building billing logic. Get EasyLaunchpad today at: https://easylaunchpad.com