# Saheb Ansari > Software engineer and technical writer. Author of TerraPDF and TerraFluent, a family of MIT-licensed, zero-dependency .NET libraries that generate PDF, HTML and DOCX documents and SVG charts from pure managed C# — no headless browser, no native binaries. This site publishes practical .NET engineering writing: document and chart generation, ASP.NET Core, architecture, accessibility and web performance. All articles are written by Saheb Ansari and are free to read. Author: Saheb Ansari Site: https://sahebansari.com Contact: https://sahebansari.com/contact/ Feed: https://sahebansari.com/feed.xml Sitemap: https://sahebansari.com/sitemap.xml License: Articles are the author's original work. Quote freely with attribution and a link to the source URL. ## Open-source projects - [TerraPDF](https://terrapdf.com/): Single-package, zero-dependency C# PDF generator (v2.2). Fluent layout API, tables with repeating headers, automatic table of contents, Code128 barcodes and QR codes, AES-256 encryption, a vector canvas, and custom TrueType fonts with Devanagari shaping. MIT. .NET 8/9/10. - [TerraFluent](https://terrafluent.dev/): A four-package .NET reporting suite sharing one fluent API. MIT, zero dependencies. - [TerraFluent.Pdf.Reporting](https://www.nuget.org/packages/TerraFluent.Pdf.Reporting): Pure managed C# PDF 1.7 engine with AES-256 encryption. .NET 8/9/10. - [TerraFluent.Html.Reporting](https://www.nuget.org/packages/TerraFluent.Html.Reporting): Paginated, print-ready, self-contained HTML reports. netstandard2.0+. - [TerraFluent.Docx.Reporting](https://www.nuget.org/packages/TerraFluent.Docx.Reporting): Native Open XML Word documents with real editable Word charts, no Office install. netstandard2.0+. - [TerraFluent.Chart.Reporting](https://www.nuget.org/packages/TerraFluent.Chart.Reporting): 26 chart types rendered as self-contained SVG, server-side, with zero JavaScript. netstandard2.0+. ## Articles - [Introducing TerraFluent.Chart.Reporting: 26 Chart Types in .NET, No Browser Required](https://sahebansari.com/posts/introducing-terrafluent-chart-reporting-svg-charts-dotnet/): A new MIT-licensed .NET charting library that renders 26 chart types as self-contained SVG — server-side, with zero dependencies and no headless browser. Here's what it does, and an honest comparison with ScottPlot, OxyPlot, LiveCharts2 and the commercial suites. (Published 2026-09-21. Category: .NET.) - [Developer Tools That Are Actually Trending Right Now (And Worth Your Time)](https://sahebansari.com/posts/tools-i-actually-use-daily-dotnet-developer/): Skip the generic 'top 10 tools' listicle. Here's an honest look at what's actually trending in the developer world right now, why it's catching on, and whether it's worth adopting. (Published 2026-07-30. Category: Tools & Technology.) - [Introducing TerraFluent: One Fluent API for PDF, HTML & DOCX Reports in .NET](https://sahebansari.com/posts/introducing-terrafluent-one-fluent-api-pdf-html-docx/): TerraFluent is my family of zero-dependency .NET libraries that generate PDF, HTML, and DOCX reports — plus 26 types of server-rendered SVG chart — from one consistent fluent API. Barcodes, real Word charts, AES-256 encryption, and smart pagination included. MIT licensed, no watermarks, no page limits. (Published 2026-07-25, updated 2026-09-21. Category: .NET.) - [Securing PDF Documents: AES-256 Encryption with TerraPDF vs Other Libraries](https://sahebansari.com/posts/securing-pdf-documents-terrapdf-encryption/): Build enterprise-grade encrypted PDFs with AES-256 protection by default, password controls, and fine-grained permissions in just 5 lines of code. See why TerraPDF beats iText, PdfSharp, and QuestPDF for secure document generation. (Published 2026-05-23, updated 2026-09-21. Category: Programming.) - [Building a PDF Invoice in 30 Lines of C# Code with TerraPDF](https://sahebansari.com/posts/building-pdf-invoice-30-lines/): Generate professional PDF invoices with just 30 lines of actual generation code using TerraPDF's fluent API. Complete working example with tables, headers, footers, totals, and multi-page support — all in a clean, declarative style. (Published 2026-05-04, updated 2026-09-21. Category: Programming.) - [TerraPDF vs iTextSharp vs PdfSharp: A Comprehensive .NET PDF Library Comparison (2026)](https://sahebansari.com/posts/terrapdf-vs-itextsharp-vs-pdfsharp/): Compare three leading .NET PDF libraries: TerraPDF 2.2 (modern MIT-licensed), iTextSharp/iText 7 (powerful but AGPL), and PdfSharp (classic open-source). We examine licensing, performance, API design, and real-world use cases with accurate, up-to-date facts. (Published 2026-05-04, updated 2026-09-21. Category: Programming.) - [Zero-Dependency PDF Generation in .NET: Building PDFs Without External Libraries](https://sahebansari.com/posts/zero-dependency-pdf-generation-dotnet/): Learn how to generate PDF files in .NET without relying on third-party libraries. Understand the PDF specification, build a lightweight PDF generator from scratch, or use TerraPDF — a real zero-dependency library that's production-ready. (Published 2026-05-04, updated 2026-09-21. Category: Programming.) - [Fluent 2 is Microsoft's modern design system that provides a comprehensive set of design tokens and components](https://sahebansari.com/posts/getting-started-with-fluent-2/): Fluent 2 is Microsoft's modern design system providing comprehensive design tokens and components. Learn how to get started implementing Fluent 2 in your projects. (Published 2026-04-15. Category: Design System.) - [Website performance is crucial for user experience and SEO](https://sahebansari.com/posts/web-performance-optimization/): Website performance is crucial for user experience and SEO. Slow websites lose visitors and rank lower in search results. Learn practical techniques to optimize your site. (Published 2026-04-14. Category: Performance.) - [Web accessibility ensures that websites are usable by everyone](https://sahebansari.com/posts/building-accessible-applications/): Web accessibility ensures websites are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. Building accessible applications benefits all users and is often a legal requirement. (Published 2026-04-13. Category: Accessibility.) - [Static Site Generators (SSGs) have revolutionized how we build websites](https://sahebansari.com/posts/static-site-generators-comparison/): Static Site Generators (SSGs) have revolutionized web development. They offer a perfect balance between simplicity and power. Explore popular SSG options and when to use each one. (Published 2026-04-12. Category: Tools & Technology.) - [OpenAPI Support in ASP.NET Core 9 and Using Swagger UI for API Documentation](https://sahebansari.com/posts/openapi-support-aspnet-core-9-swagger/): Learn how to leverage OpenAPI in ASP.NET Core 9 and use Swagger UI to create comprehensive and interactive API documentation for your web applications. (Published 2024-12-21. Category: ASP.NET.) - [Implementing Key-Based and Basic Authentication in the same ASP.NET Core 9 Project](https://sahebansari.com/posts/key-based-basic-authentication-aspnet-core-9/): Learn how to implement both key-based and basic authentication in ASP.NET Core 9 to create versatile and secure API endpoints for different authentication scenarios. (Published 2024-12-07. Category: ASP.NET.) - [The Unfiltered Truth: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Software Developer](https://sahebansari.com/posts/software-developer-life-unfiltered-truth/): Explore the real challenges software developers face including long hours, burnout, mental health struggles, and discover strategies for maintaining work-life balance. (Published 2024-12-01. Category: Career.) - [Exploring the Unique Features of ASP.NET Core 9 - A Comprehensive Guide with Examples](https://sahebansari.com/posts/exploring-aspnet-core-9-features/): Discover the unique and powerful features of ASP.NET Core 9 that enhance developer productivity, performance, and modern web application development capabilities. (Published 2024-11-30. Category: ASP.NET.) - [Minimal API in ASP.NET Core 9 - A Deep Dive with Benefits and Comparisons](https://sahebansari.com/posts/minimal-api-aspnet-core-9/): Explore Minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core 9 - a lightweight, high-performance alternative to MVC that simplifies API development with reduced boilerplate code. (Published 2024-11-30. Category: ASP.NET.) - [Mastering Clean Code - Best Practices for Error-free, Readable, and Lightweight C# Programming](https://sahebansari.com/posts/mastering-clean-code-csharp/): Learn best practices for writing clean C# code including meaningful naming conventions, proper formatting, error handling, and performance optimization techniques. (Published 2024-11-15. Category: Programming.) - [Blogging Your Passions - Finding Creative Inspiration in Daily Life](https://sahebansari.com/posts/blogging-passions-inspiration/): Discover how to find creative inspiration in everyday moments and channel your passions into meaningful blog posts that resonate with your audience. (Published 2024-11-13. Category: Blogging.) - [AI: The New Best Friend You Never Knew You Needed](https://sahebansari.com/posts/ai-best-friend-you-needed/): Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming everyday life at home and work, making you more productive and freeing up time for the important things. (Published 2024-11-10. Category: AI.) - [Are you TLS 1.2 ready? Force your secure Web API to use TLS 1.2](https://sahebansari.com/posts/tls-1-2-security-web-api/): Learn how to upgrade your web APIs to use TLS 1.2 security protocol and fix connection errors caused by TLS version mismatches with modern browsers. (Published 2024-11-09. Category: Technology.) ## Pages - [About](https://sahebansari.com/about/): Background on Saheb Ansari and the TerraPDF and TerraFluent projects. - [Blog](https://sahebansari.com/blog/): Full article index. - [Contact](https://sahebansari.com/contact/): How to get in touch. - [Privacy](https://sahebansari.com/privacy/): Privacy policy. - [Copyright](https://sahebansari.com/copyright/): Copyright and reuse terms. ## Notes for AI agents - Every article URL follows the pattern https://sahebansari.com/posts// and serves complete article text in the initial HTML response. 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