Understand what to do at any point in developing a clean .NET architecture

Master advanced .NET techniques with a focus on actual value delivered by working within a modular, clean architecture. Microsoft Data Platform MVP Dino Esposito explains key clean architecture concepts with a mix of pragmatism and design discipline and helps you solidify your knowledge through a real-world project. Starting with an explanation of the quest for modular software architecture continuing through the methodology of domain-driven design (DDD), Esposito emphasizes the role that modularization plays in managing complexity in software development. Breaking down the layers of an architecture that is modular and maintainable, he presents a sample project that is not simply another to-do list, but an actual tool for the reader. Ultimately, an exploration of common dilemmas for both developers and operations brings together historical developments with real solutions for today.

Microsoft Data Platform MVP Dino Esposito helps you:

• Understand the relevance of modular software architecture in the history of software
• Review domain-driven design concepts both, strategic and practical
• Apply modular analysis techniques to your development
• Make the most of layered architecture
• Make the most of layered architecture that is modular and maintainable
• Explore in detail the individual layers―presentation, application, domain and infrastructure
• Make sense of domain services to separate raw persistence from persistence-related business tasks
• Make your way through a series of C# best-practices for modeling classes from real-world entities
• Understand the benefits of microservices versus modular monoliths
• Understand the analysis of technical shortcuts and benefits of long-term technical investment
• Understand client-side, server-side and other common deployment dilemmas
• Set up your architecture, test your conclusions, and find even more help

Table of Contents

PART I THE HOLY GRAIL OF MODULARITY

Chapter 1 The quest for modular software architecture

Chapter 2 The ultimate gist of DDD

Chapter 3 Laying the ground for modularity

PART II ARCHITECTURE CLEANUP

Chapter 4 The presentation layer

Chapter 5 The application layer

Chapter 6 The domain layer

Chapter 7 Domain services

Chapter 8 The infrastructure layer

PART III COMMON DILEMMAS

Chapter 9 Microservices versus modular monoliths

Chapter 10 Client-side versus server-side

Chapter 11 Technical debt and credit

About the Author

Dino Esposito has authored more than 20 books and 1,000 articles to date. His programming career has so far spanned 25 years. It is commonly recognized that his books and articles helped the professional growth of thousands of .NET developers and architects worldwide. Dino started back in 1992 as a C developer and witnessed the debut of .NET, the rise and fall of Silverlight, and the ups and downs of various architectural patterns. After 2 years of consulting in energy, he now leads the IT team that has built and maintains the (ASP.NET) platform that runs every-day, worldwide operations for professional tennis and another team that builds (ASP.NET) software for digital therapies within the Vatican’s hospital. You can get in touch with Dino at http://youbiquitous.net.