Migrating ASP.NET Microservices to ASP.NET Core 8 - Softcover

Classon, Iris

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798868810251

Publisher: Apress, 2024

Synopsis

With the popularity of .NET Core, many companies are beginning to migrate their services. This book facilitates the process effectively and efficiently.  

Readers learn from a hands-on existing system, complete with all the bugs, hacks, and retired libraries that cause migration headaches.

Iris Classon is an in-demand presenter on the topic of ASP.NET migration. She can found online, in help forums, and out in the community, teaching, troubleshooting, and encouraging good code practices.

About this title

About the Author

Iris Classon is a force of nature. Her unique and engaging methods of teaching complex topics have garnered her considerable respect from the developer community and significant media attention―Channel 9, Hanselminutes, Computer Sweden, and Developer Magazine, to name a few. A Microsoft MVP with multiple certifications, Iris is currently an app developer at Plejd, a leading Nordic supplier of smart lighting solutions.

Iris is also a prolific author, having written over a dozen books. She continues to inspire and educate through her popular blog, YouTube videos, and social media channels, including X (formerly known as Twitter) (@IrisClasson). A frequent speaker at conferences such as TechDays and NDC, Iris is deeply committed to sharing knowledge with the global developer community.

From the Back Cover

In this second edition, you will be guided through the journey of migrating an ASP.NET Framework application to ASP.NET Core microservices. You will know how to master the following steps: Conduct an inventory, prepare the application, plan the migration, execute the migration, improve the deployment pipeline.

For the detailed hands-on migration, the book uses a streamlined business application, derived from a real-world application that underwent the migration process a few years ago. In this second edition, the application has evolved to include more features relevant to the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core, such as minimal web APIs, Razor Pages, REST documentation, and enhanced authentication. The book also delves into the nuances of upgrading between ASP.NET Core versions, managing breaking changes, and incorporating significant new features.

New in This Edition

• Enhanced sample application now showcases the application of gRPC, Minimal APIs, and OpenAI, reflecting the latest in ASP.NET Core technology
• Dedicated section focuses on upgrading ASP.NET Core applications, addressing both the challenges posed by breaking changes and the introduction of new features
• Deployment and CI/CD pipeline section has been expanded to include a minor section covering GitHub Actions, Docker containers, and other significant deployment improvements
• Maintenance chapter has been updated with a section on the ASP.NET Core release and support cycles, as well as an enhanced resources section now featuring AI developer tools

 

What You Will Learn

• Effectively plan and execute a migration: Conduct an in-depth analysis, inventory and cleanup, decoupling logic, and break out new services, all while adhering to best practices such as the handler pattern, dependency injection, and more
• Use key ASP.NET Core features such as minimal Web API, Razor Pages, gRPC, and built-in authentication improvements
• Know other important features such as SignalR, EF Core, ASP.NET Core testing library for integration tests, Blazor and more

 

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Apress
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798868810251
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 232