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.NET Core Microservices

Explore the world of building distributed applications with .NET Core. This section provides comprehensive resources, best practices, and community insights for developing robust and scalable microservices.

What are Microservices?

Microservices architecture is an approach to developing a single application as a suite of small, independent services, each running in its own process and communicating with lightweight mechanisms, often using APIs. This contrasts with the traditional monolithic architecture, where the application is built as a single, unified unit.

Key Concepts & Benefits

  • Independent Deployment: Each service can be deployed, scaled, and updated independently, leading to faster release cycles.
  • Technology Diversity: Different services can use different programming languages, data storage, and messaging technologies.
  • Resilience: Failure in one service is less likely to bring down the entire application.
  • Scalability: Individual services can be scaled based on their specific needs.
  • Maintainability: Smaller codebases are easier to understand and manage.

Getting Started with .NET Core Microservices

Learn how to leverage .NET Core's capabilities for building microservices. Discover essential tools, patterns, and frameworks.

Official .NET Microservices Documentation

The definitive guide to building microservices with .NET Core, covering architecture, patterns, and best practices.

.NET Core Architecture Best Practices
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Introduction to Docker for .NET Developers

Containerization is key to microservices. This resource explains how to use Docker with .NET Core applications.

Docker Containerization DevOps
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Building Resilient Microservices with Polly

Discover how to implement fault tolerance patterns like retries, circuit breakers, and timeouts using the Polly library.

Resilience Polly Fault Tolerance
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Microservice Communication Patterns

Understand different ways microservices can communicate, including synchronous (REST APIs) and asynchronous (message queues) methods.

Communication API Messaging
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Community Discussions

Join the conversation with other .NET developers working with microservices. Share your challenges, solutions, and insights.

.NET Microservices Forum

Engage in discussions, ask questions, and help fellow developers on their microservice journey.

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Showcase: Successful .NET Microservice Implementations

See real-world examples and case studies of companies leveraging .NET Core for their microservices.

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