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Monolith vs Microservices in .NET Core

  Monolith vs Microservices in .NET Core 1. Monolithic Architecture Definition : A single, unified codebase where all modules (UI, business logic, data access) are part of one large application. Deployment : Deployed as a single unit (e.g., one .exe or .dll ). Scaling : Scales by cloning the entire application (vertical/horizontal scaling). Communication : Internal method calls (no network). Tech Stack : Typically limited to a single framework/runtime. Example in .NET Core : An ASP.NET Core MVC app with controllers, services, and EF Core all in the same project. Single database, one codebase, deployed to IIS/Kestrel. 2. Microservices Architecture Definition : A collection of small, independent services, each responsible for a specific business function. Deployment : Each service runs independently (often in Docker containers). Scaling : Scale individual services based on demand. Communication : Via APIs (REST, gRPC, message queues). ...

.NET Architect

A .NET Architect is a senior-level technical professional who designs, oversees, and guides the architecture of applications and systems built on the Microsoft .NET platform. They act as a bridge between business requirements, development teams, and infrastructure, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:


🔹 Key Responsibilities of a .NET Architect

  1. Architecture Design

    • Define application architecture using .NET (Framework, Core, 6/7/8+).

    • Choose the right design patterns (MVC, Microservices, CQRS, DDD, Event-Driven, etc.).

    • Define system integration strategies (APIs, message queues, services).

  2. Technology Selection

    • Decide on frameworks, libraries, and tools (Entity Framework, Blazor, SignalR, gRPC, etc.).

    • Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) and DevOps pipelines.

  3. Scalability & Performance

    • Design systems to handle high loads.

    • Optimize APIs, caching, database queries, and distributed systems.

  4. Security

    • Implement authentication & authorization (OAuth, JWT, IdentityServer).

    • Ensure compliance with standards (OWASP, GDPR, HIPAA).

  5. Collaboration & Mentoring

    • Work with business analysts to understand requirements.

    • Guide developers with coding standards, best practices, and code reviews.

    • Mentor junior developers and leads.

  6. Project & Delivery Oversight

    • Align architecture with business strategy.

    • Ensure delivery timelines with agile/scrum methodologies.

    • Handle technical risks and suggest mitigation.


🔹 Skills Required

  • Core Technical

    • .NET Core / .NET 6/7/8+

    • C#, ASP.NET Core (Web API, MVC, Blazor)

    • Entity Framework Core / Dapper

    • SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

    • Microservices, REST/gRPC APIs

    • Azure (Functions, Service Bus, App Service, Kubernetes/AKS)

    • CI/CD, DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

    • Docker, Kubernetes, Containers

    • Frontend knowledge (Angular, React, Vue – optional but useful)

  • Architectural Knowledge

    • Design Patterns (Singleton, Factory, Strategy, etc.)

    • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

    • Event-Driven Architecture

    • Clean Architecture / Onion Architecture

    • Cloud-native design principles

  • Soft Skills

    • Communication with stakeholders.

    • Leadership & mentoring.

    • Problem-solving & decision-making.


🔹 Typical Career Path

  • Software Engineer → Senior Developer → Team Lead → .NET Architect → Enterprise Architect / CTO

 

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