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Explore the complete architecture of modular monoliths through hands-on development in .NET 8. You'll master Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and scalable backend patterns, building a fully functional eShop from the ground up using modern development practices.
Start with architectural principles, progress through catalog, basket, and ordering modules, and understand both synchronous and asynchronous communication with real-world tools like RabbitMQ and Redis. Each concept is backed by practical code implementations and project-based learning.
Learn to containerize and orchestrate applications with Docker Compose, apply security with Keycloak, and ultimately migrate to microservices using strategies like the Strangler Fig pattern. The course is comprehensive and full of authentic development experience.
This course is ideal for backend developers, architects, and software engineers aiming to build modular, scalable systems. A working knowledge of C#, ASP.NET Core, and basic DDD concepts is recommended. Intermediate level.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the course, you will develop hands-on projects including an EShop Modular Monolith application, implementing patterns like CQRS and DDD. You'll apply these skills to solve real-world problems like product management and shopping cart integration, testing the system in a containerized Docker environment.