# Common pitfalls in asynchronous .NET programming

Canonical source : [Common pitfalls in asynchronous .NET programming](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/common-pitfalls-in-asynchronous-net-programming>)

This guide collects recommendations on async, await, tasks and cancellation. It covers blocking caused by Task.Result or Task.Wait and discusses suitable alternatives.

- Selected on : 2025-02-16

- Entry updated : 2026-11-07T20:32:37+0000

- Format : Documentation

- Source language : EN

Original resource : [Common pitfalls in asynchronous .NET programming](<https://github.com/davidfowl/AspNetCoreDiagnosticScenarios/blob/master/AsyncGuidance.md>)

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