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Dynamic Types & ExpandoObject: When and when not to use them

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Dynamic Programming in C#

The dynamic keyword tells the compiler: "Trust me, this method exists. Don't check it until the app is running." While powerful, it is also dangerous and can hide bugs.

1. ExpandoObject

This is a special class that acts like a dictionary but lets you use dot notation.

dynamic user = new ExpandoObject();
user.Name = "Sandeep"; // Created at runtime!
**Architect Tip:** This is incredibly useful for handling unstructured data from a NoSQL DB or an external API where the schema changes constantly.

2. DLR Overhead

Using `dynamic` uses the **Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR)**. It is much slower than static code and bypasses type safety. 99.9% of the time, you should use an Interface or a Class. Only use `dynamic` for COM Interop, legacy interop, or extremely fluid data structures.

4. Interview Mastery

Q: "What is the difference between `object`, `var`, and `dynamic`?"

Architect Answer: "`object` is the base type; you need to cast it to use it. `var` is static typing where the compiler guesses the type for you (type-safe). `dynamic` is 'Delayed Typing' where no checks are done until runtime. `var` is for convenience; `dynamic` is for flexibility."

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C# & .NET 8 Architect Mastery
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1. Memory Management & Performance
2. Advanced Asynchronous Programming
3. Modern C# 12+ Features
4. Enterprise Design Patterns in .NET
5. Dynamic Programming & Reflection
6. Testing & Quality Architecture
7. Modern Web API Architectures
8. FAANG .NET Architect Interview
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