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Issue with RichTextBox UI Freezing During Async Operations
Hi everyone, I'm encountering a peculiar issue with a WinForms application where I use a RichTextBox to display translated text. I have an asynchronous method that performs text translation and appends the translated text to the RichTextBox. The method works well for the first 15-20 lines of text, appending them as expected. However, after that, there seems to be a delay of 15-20 seconds where no new text is added to the RichTextBox, although the application itself does not freeze. The text appending eventually resumes. I'm looking for insights into what might be causing these intermittent pauses and how to resolve them.
public async Task TranslateAndAppendTextAsync(string textToTranslate, RichTextBox richTextBox)
{
try
{
// Simulating a translation delay
await Task.Delay(1000); // Assume this is where translation happens
string translatedText = $"Translated: {textToTranslate}";
// Update the RichTextBox on the UI thread
if (richTextBox.InvokeRequired)
{
richTextBox.Invoke(new Action(() => richTextBox.AppendText(translatedText + Environment.NewLine)));
}
else
{
richTextBox.AppendText(translatedText + Environment.NewLine);
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
// Exception handling
Console.WriteLine($"An error occurred: {ex.Message}");
}
}
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The Importance of Formal Education in C# Careers: College Degree vs. Self-Taught
I'm currently exploring the world of C# development and am curious about the importance of formal education in our field. I've seen many paths people take, from university degrees to self-taught journeys supplemented with online courses.
I'm reaching out to this community to gather insights on how much weight a college or university degree holds in our industry, especially for those of us focusing on C# development. Especially for American companies.
For those of you working in the field, how crucial has your formal education been in your career?
Have you noticed a difference in career opportunities or advancement for those with a degree versus those without?
In your experience, are employers open to candidates who have primarily learned through online courses and self-study?
I'm particularly interested in hearing both sides of the story.
Thank you in advance for your input!
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