Software Architecture with C# 14 and .NET 10: A practical guide for developers embarking on their architectural journey

Build enterprise-grade applications by mastering software architecture patterns, DevSecOps workflows, Kubernetes orchestration, and .NET 10 microservices

Key Features

• Learn software architecture through practical examples, patterns, & case studies
• Design scalable software architectures using C# 14 & .NET 10
• Build cloud-native .NET microservices, CI/CD pipelines, & Blazor frontends using GitHub & Kubernetes
• Integrate GitHub Copilot & AI-powered tooling into development workflows
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Designing enterprise software requires balancing scalability, resilience, security, and agility. This book helps developers and aspiring architects build production-ready applications using C# 14 and .NET 10.

Written by Gabriel Baptista and Francesco Abbruzzese, this updated edition takes a practical approach to software architecture with real-world examples and case studies. You’ll learn how to design maintainable distributed systems, apply domain-driven design, and manage architectural decisions using tools such as GitHub Copilot and .NET Aspire.

The book explores software architectural patterns with cloud-native microservices and SOA, along with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps automation, Kubernetes orchestration, and secure deployments. You’ll also build reusable frontend services and micro-frontends using Blazor and ASP.NET Core.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to architect scalable enterprise .NET applications with confidence.

What you will learn

• Master software architecture principles using .NET 10 and C# 14
• Apply DevSecOps principles and automate pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Use GitHub Copilot to improve coding and testing workflows
• Implement cloud-native microservices with Kubernetes
• Secure applications using bearer tokens and client certificates
• Build reusable C# APIs with NuGet and OpenAPI
• Develop Blazor applications and micro-frontends
• Integrate EF Core and Cosmos DB into enterprise applications

Who this book is for

This book is for engineers and senior software developers looking to build enterprise applications with the .NET stack. It is also ideal for professionals transitioning into architectural roles who want practical guidance on software architecture, cloud-native development, and tools such as GitHub, Kubernetes, and .NET Aspire. A working knowledge of C# and .NET is recommended.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding the Importance of Software Architecture
2. Non-Functional Requirements
3. Managing Requirements
4. Best Practices in Coding C#
5. Implementing Code Reusability in C#
6. Design Patterns and .NET Implementation
7. Understanding the Different Domains in Software Solutions
8. Understanding DevSecOps Principles and CI/CD
9. Testing Your Enterprise Application
10. Deciding on the Best Cloud-Based Solution
11. Applying a Microservice Architecture to Your Enterprise Application
12. How to Choose Your Data Storage in the Cloud
13. Interacting with Data in C# – Entity Framework Core
14. Implementing Microservices with .NET
15. Applying Service-Oriented Architectures with .NET
16. Presenting ASP.NET Core
17. Implementing Frontend Microservices with ASP.NET Core
18. Client Frameworks: Blazor
19. Orchestrators and .NET Aspire
20. Securing Data and Applications
21. Hardening Cloud-Based Solutions
22. Case Study: Practical Usage of .NET Aspire

Gabriel Baptista is a seasoned technology leader with nearly three decades of experience in software development and building high-performing teams. He currently leads an engineering organization that delivers solutions for retail, industrial, and agricultural environments. Throughout his career, he has also contributed to academia, teaching software engineering and information technology across multiple educational institutions.

Francesco Abbruzzese dedicates his life to his two great passions: software and powerlifting. He is the author of the Blazor Controls Toolkit library,and contributed to the diffusion and evangelization of the Microsoft web stack since the first .NET version. His company, Mvcct Team, offers web applications, tools, and services for Web technologies. His last product, SimpleProcess is a sophisticated process handling software based on Blazor and .NET microservices. He has moved from AI systems for financial institutions, to top-10 video game titles such as Puma Street Soccer.