A book for the aspiring .NET software architect – design scalable and high-performance enterprise solutions using the latest features of C# 12 and .NET 8Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesCreate fully modular apps using proven techniques to overcome architectural challengesSolve scalability problems in web apps using enterprise architecture patternsMaster new developments in .NET with the help of a case studyBook DescriptionSoftware architecture becomes important as your applications grow in size and complexity. Software Architecture with C# 12 and .NET 8 puts high-level design theory to work in a .NET context, teaching you the key skills, concepts, and best practices required to become an effective .NET software architect.This fourth edition puts new emphasis on a case study that will bring your skills to life. You ll discover how to choose between different architectures and technologies at each level of the stack. You ll take an even closer look at Blazor and explore OpenTelemetry for observability, as well as a free alternative to Kubernetes.Divided in three parts, this book starts with the fundamentals of software architecture, covering C# best practices, software domains, design patterns, DevOps principles, and more. The second part focuses on the technologies, from choosing data storage in the cloud to implementing frontend microservices and working with Serverless. You ll learn about the main communication technologies used in microservices, such as REST API, gRPC, Azure Service Bus, and RabbitMQ. The final part takes you through a real-world case study where you ll create software architecture for a travel agency.By the end of this book, you will be able to transform user requirements into architectural needs and deliver highly scalable enterprise-ready apps.What you will learnProgram and maintain Azure DevOps and explore GitHub ProjectsApply architectural approaches such as layered architectureMake effective choices b