Pragmatic Microservices with C# and Azure: Build, deploy, and scale microservices efficiently to meet modern software demands

Christian Nagel

May 2024 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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508

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Unlock efficiency in software development by learning microservices with C#, .NET and Azure Key Features

Benefit from step-by-step project-based guidance on how to develop a full-fledged microservices application
Gain extensive knowledge of microservices by covering essential concepts, tools, and methodologies
Use essential Microsoft Azure cloud-native services and as alternatives for on-premises environments
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionPragmatic Microservices with C# and Azure introduces .NET Aspire for microservices, focusing on defining an app model, utilizing service discovery, and integrating with Azure's native cloud services. Written by a Microsoft MVP and seasoned software architect with over two decades of experience in .NET, this book will help you get to grips with robust service development using .NET features like minimal APIs, gRPC, and SignalR for real-time communication. Aside from covering essential aspects of DevOps, including testing methodologies such as unit, integration, and load testing, you’ll also explore logging and monitoring including OpenTelemetry using tools like Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, and Grafana. You'll learn about asynchronous communication leveraging queues and events through Azure Event Hub and Apache. Throughout the book, theoretical aspects will be complemented by practical skills gained from building and deploying a fully functional microservices-based application. By the end, you’ll possess a deep understanding of microservices architecture, hands-on experience with various .NET technologies and Azure services, and the ability to design, build, deploy, and manage microservices applications effectively in both on-premises and cloud environments.What you will learn

Understand the advantages and practical applications of microservices
Utilize the cloud-ready .NET Aspire stack and tools for efficient development
Create robust RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core minimal APIs
Implement seamless database integration with both relational and NoSQL databases
Containerize microservices with Docker for better scalability and management
Deploy microservices to the Azure Container Apps environment and Kubernetes for robust cloud solutions
Implement logging, metrics, and distributed tracing to ensure reliability and performance

Who this book is for

This book is for software developers, architects, and engineers who are interested in adopting microservices architecture using the .NET framework and Microsoft Azure. Both intermediate and advanced developers who have a foundational understanding of C#, ASP.NET Core, and cloud computing concepts will find this book helpful.

About the author

Christian Nagel is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and Development Technologies, a software architect and veteran developer who has been building solutions with.NET technologies since 2000. He has authored many acclaimed.NET books, and he also speaks at such international conferences as Ignite (formerly TechEd), BASTA! and Thrive. Christian is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Professional Developer for ASP.NET Core, Microsoft Azure, WinUI, and.NET MAUI.

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