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Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

This course is part of .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture Specialization

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master microservice development with .NET 8 and CQRS.
Build scalable microservices using Vertical Slice Architecture.
Use MediatR for logical CQRS implementation.
Containerize microservices with Docker and implement minimal APIs.

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Learn how to build microservices using .NET 8, CQRS, and architecture. Starting with the fundamentals of microservices, you'll explore their characteristics and challenges. Discover the best practices for implementing microservices and when not to use them. You’ll gain experience by building a Catalog API microservice with Vertical Slice Architecture and CQRS using MediatR. Learn to structure your project, implement domain entities, create endpoints, and containerize your microservices using Docker. Explore the latest features of .NET 8 and C# 12, and understand how they enhance microservice development. You’ll also learn to integrate these concepts with containerization, minimal APIs, and testing practices. This course is ideal for developers with experience in .NET and microservices who want to master CQRS and modern microservice development patterns. By the end, you will be proficient in building scalable, maintainable microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS.

In this module, we will introduce you to the course structure, learning objectives, and what you can expect to gain by the end. You’ll also be given a rundown of the prerequisites, provided with source code, and walk through the final application. We’ll explore the microservices architecture and best practices that will be used throughout the course to build scalable applications.

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7 videos2 readings

7 videosTotal 33 minutes

Introduction to the Specialization10 minutes
Prerequisites, Source Code and Course Slides3 minutes
Run the Final Application6 minutes
Project Code Structure4 minutes
Microservices Architectures, Patterns, Libraries and Best Practices in Course4 minutes
Microservices Multi-Architectural Patterns (External vs Internal Architectures)3 minutes
How to Follow the Course (The Course Flow and Way of Learning)4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will dive deep into microservices, exploring what they are, their benefits, challenges, and best practices for implementation. We’ll compare microservices to monolithic architectures and examine patterns like Database-per-Service, which enhance scalability and flexibility. By the end of this section, you'll have a clear understanding of microservices and how they’re applied in real-world scenarios.

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10 videos1 assignment

10 videosTotal 29 minutes

What are Microservices?1 minute
What is Microservices Architecture?2 minutes
Microservices Characteristics2 minutes
Benefits of Microservices Architecture3 minutes
Challenges of Microservices Architecture3 minutes
When to Use Microservices Architecture - Best Practices3 minutes
When Not to Use Microservices - Anti-Patterns of Microservices3 minutes
Monolithic vs Microservices Architecture Comparison3 minutes
The Database-per-Service Pattern - Polyglot Persistence3 minutes
Decomposition of Ecommerce Microservices: Catalog, Basket, Discount and Ordering7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

What are Microservices? - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore why .NET is an ideal framework for building modern, scalable applications. We’ll look at the exciting new features of .NET 8, including its support for cloud-native development and containerization, and dive into C# 12’s enhanced features like primary constructors and improved pattern matching. This section will set the stage for building microservices with .NET and C#.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 20 minutes

Why .NET?3 minutes
Cloud-Native Development with .NET 83 minutes
.NET loves Containers and Microservices4 minutes
What is new in .NET 8?3 minutes
What is new in C# 12? Primary Constructors, Collection Expressions, Inline Arrays4 minutes
C# Top-level Statements, Global Usings, Pattern Matching4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Why .NET and What is new .NET 8 and C# 12? - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce ASP.NET 8 as a tool for developing microservices, focusing on the power of Minimal APIs for simplicity and speed. You’ll learn how to build and containerize a microservice using Docker, and how to integrate essential features like DI and routing. This section lays the foundation for efficient microservice development with ASP.NET and Docker.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 45 minutes

ASP.NET 8 for Microservice Development3 minutes
Minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core2 minutes
Create ASP.NET Core Web API for Single Microservice6 minutes
Clear Project for Single Microservices: Setting Up a Minimal ASP.NET Web API5 minutes
Todo Service: Create Minimal API with ASP.NET Core for Single Microservice10 minutes
TEST - Todo Service: Create Minimal API with ASP.NET Core for Single Microservice5 minutes
Containerize Microservices with Docker Containers, Images, and Registries4 minutes
Containerize Todo ASP.NET Web API Microservice and Run Docker Profile10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

ASP.NET 8 for Microservice Development: Minimal APIs, DI, Routing, and Docker - Assessment15 minutes

In this hands-on module, we will build your first microservice: the Catalog.API, using Vertical Slice Architecture and CQRS. You’ll gain practical experience with MediatR for separating commands and queries, and set up a clean, modular project using GitHub and Visual Studio. By the end, you’ll be comfortable building and testing a fully functional microservice with advanced patterns like CQRS and Minimal APIs.

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23 videos1 reading3 assignments

23 videosTotal 129 minutes

Introduction - Catalog.API with Vertical Slice Architecture and CQRS5 minutes
Create New GitHub Repository for Our Microservice Project1 minute
Clone GitHub Repository and Create New Solution with Visual Studio5 minutes
Create ASP.NET Web API for Catalog.API Microservice6 minutes
Set Port Numbers for Catalog.API Microservice - Modify Launch Settings6 minutes
Domain Analysis of Catalog Microservices: Models, UCs, Rest APIs, Databases5 minutes
Technical Analysis of Catalog Microservices: Architectures, Patterns, Libraries6 minutes
Vertical Slice Architecture5 minutes
Vertical Slice versus Clean Architecture5 minutes
CQRS Design Pattern3 minutes
Logical and Physical Implementation of CQRS Pattern3 minutes
CQRS Design Pattern With MediatR Library (Logical CQRS Implementation)4 minutes
Develop Catalog.API Microservices Creating Domain Entities4 minutes
Develop Vertical Slice Feature Folder with CQRS and MediatR4 minutes
Develop Feature Handler Class with CQRS and MediatR9 minutes
Create Abstraction on MediatR for CQRS - Command and Query Separation11 minutes
Create Abstraction on MediatR for CQRS - Command and Query Separation - Part 28 minutes
Implement CQRS Abstractions ICommand into Vertical Slice Feature Handler Class7 minutes
Develop Create Product Endpoint with Minimal APIs and Carter7 minutes
Develop POST Endpoint with Carter Implements ICarterModule for Minimal APIs4 minutes
Develop POST Endpoint with Carter Implements ICarterModule for Minimal APIs - Part 27 minutes
Register MediatR and Carter Libraries into ASP.NET Dependency Injection Service4 minutes
Test Catalog API - CreateProduct POST Request - Debug Carter Minimal API and MediatR10 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS'10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

First Microservice: Catalog.API with Vertical Slice Architecture and CQRS - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes
Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes

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This course provides an introduction to microservices architecture using .NET 8 and the Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) design pattern. Microservices architecture allows for scalable, flexible, and independently deployable services, making it essential for building modern cloud-native applications. This course covers not only the theoretical concepts behind microservices but also practical implementation techniques using .NET 8, containers, and CQRS. With the growing demand for scalable and maintainable software systems, mastering these technologies is highly relevant in today’s software development landscape.

After completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of microservices architecture and its implementation using .NET 8. You will be able to design and develop microservices using CQRS, apply vertical slice architecture, and containerize services with Docker. You'll also be equipped to work with modern tools and libraries, like MediatR and Carter, to implement efficient communication patterns in your microservices. Additionally, you will have practical experience with deploying and managing microservices in real-world applications.

To enroll in this course, you should have a basic understanding of C# and .NET development. Familiarity with web APIs and the fundamentals of software architecture will be helpful but is not strictly necessary. Knowledge of containers (such as Docker) or microservices concepts will also enhance your learning experience but is not a requirement. The course provides foundational explanations to ensure you can follow along, even if you're new to these topics.

This course is ideal for software developers, system architects, or anyone interested in building scalable, cloud-native applications using microservices. It’s especially suited for those who have experience with C# and .NET and want to explore modern practices like CQRS and microservices architecture. Whether you’re building enterprise applications, working with cloud platforms, or improving the scalability of existing systems, this course is for you.

Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

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Why .NET and What is new .NET 8 and C# 12?

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ASP.NET 8 for Microservice Development: Minimal APIs, DI, Routing, and Docker

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First Microservice: Catalog.API with Vertical Slice Architecture and CQRS

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