Take a realistic look at microservices and distributed systems with the .NET stack to understand the limitations of microservices development through a practical lens
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Key FeaturesWork through common scenarios encountered when developing distributed microservices applicationsUnderstand cost considerations, traffic limits, and time limits surrounding serverless environmentsTake full advantage of the synergy between Azure services (Container Apps, Functions, and Aspire) and .NET codePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook Description
From the authors of the Software Architecture with C# and .NET series comes this practical and grounded showcase of microservices using the .NET stack.
Written for .NET developers entering the world of modern cloud and distributed applications, it shows you when microservices and serverless architectures are the right choice for building scalable enterprise solutions and when they’re not. You’ll gain a realistic understanding of their use cases and limitations. Rather than promoting microservices as a one-size-fits-all solution, it encourages thoughtful adoption based on real-world needs.
Following a brief introduction and important setup, the book helps you prepare for practical application through examples such as a ride-sharing website. You’ll work with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, and the new .NET Aspire with considerations for security, observability, and cost management. The book culminates in a complete event-driven application that brings together everything you’ve covered.
By the end of this microservices book, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of cloud and distributed .NET—through the lens of two industry veterans.
What you will learnSet up serverless environments in Azure for developing and debuggingDesign reliable communication and computation across microservicesExplore Azure Functions in depth and use triggers for IoT and background tasksUse Azure Container Apps to simplify the creation and management of containersApply best practices to secure a microservices applicationAccurately assess and calculate costs and usage limits in serverless solutionsWho this book is for
This book is for engineers and senior software developers looking to advance into modern cloud and distributed applications. It helps professionals evolve their knowledge of microservices and serverless architecture to get the best of both architectural models. Prior experience with C#/.NET and the Microsoft Stack (Entity Framework and ASP.NET Core) is required to get the most out of this book.
If you’ve enjoyed the authors’ previous Software Architecture with C# and .NET series, this new book offers an in-depth exploration of select topics in those earlier works.
Table of ContentsDemystifying Serverless ApplicationsDemystifying Microservices ApplicationsSetup and Theory: Docker and Onion ArchitectureAzure Functions and Triggers AvailableBackground Functions in PracticeIoT Functions in PracticeMicroservices in PracticePractical Microservices Organization with KubernetesSimplifying Containers and Kubernetes: Azure Container Apps and Other ToolsSecurity and Observability for Serverless and Microservices ApplicationsThe Car Sharing AppSimplifying Microservices with .NET Aspire
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ASIN : B0DNSLZRB1
Publisher : Packt Publishing
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Publication date : July 3, 2025
Edition : 1st
Language : English
File size : 11.6 MB
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
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Print length : 686 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1836642008
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #1,061,015 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #93 in Systems Architecture #122 in C# Programming (Kindle Store) #142 in Microsoft .NET
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