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dotnet architecture.NET Aspire Tutorial - Build Cloud-Ready Apps with .NET 10 and PostgreSQL
Step-by-step .NET Aspire tutorial for .NET developers. Build a Book Store API with PostgreSQL, EF Core & Aspire 13. Includes source code, Aspire dashboard walkthrough, observability setup & deployment tips.
Updated Jan 20, 2026 · 32 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseMinimal APIs in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - Routing, Binding & Validation
Build production-ready Minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 - route handlers, parameter binding, route groups, endpoint filters, TypedResults, and built-in validation.
Jan 15, 2026 · 19 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseASP.NET Core Configuration - appsettings, Env Vars & User Secrets
Manage config across Dev, Staging, and Production in ASP.NET Core - appsettings.json, environment variables, launch profiles, and User Secrets, done the right way.
Jan 12, 2026 · 11 min read → -
dotnet webapi-courseUnderstanding HTTP Status Codes – Returning Proper API Responses in ASP.NET Core
Master HTTP status codes for your ASP.NET Core Web APIs. Learn when to use 200, 201, 204, 400, 401, 403, 404, 409, 422, 500, and more - with practical code examples for both Minimal APIs and Controllers.
Jan 11, 2026 · 12 min read → -
dotnet architectureThe Ultimate .NET Developer Roadmap 2026 - AI, Backend, Blazor & Full-Stack
A comprehensive, practical roadmap for .NET developers covering C#, AI Tools, ASP.NET Core APIs, Blazor, databases, architecture, cloud, and DevOps. Choose your path: Backend, Frontend with Blazor, or Full-Stack.
Updated Jan 10, 2026 · 22 min read → -
dotnet awsS3 Versioning in .NET - Protect Against Accidental Deletes and Recover Any File Version
Learn how to enable S3 versioning, list previous versions, restore deleted files, and permanently delete versions using .NET. Build a minimal API that gives you complete control over your S3 object history.
Dec 30, 2025 · 11 min read → -
dotnet awsAWS Lambda SnapStart for .NET – Cut Cold Starts Significantly
Stop losing users to Lambda cold starts. Learn how to enable SnapStart for .NET functions, use runtime hooks for optimization, and see real benchmark data showing 58-94% faster cold starts.
Dec 29, 2025 · 11 min read → -
dotnet awsAutomate RDS Credential Rotation with AWS Secrets Manager for .NET - Zero Downtime Security
Learn how to automatically rotate your RDS database credentials using AWS Secrets Manager and consume them in your ASP.NET Core applications with zero downtime. Part 2 of the Secrets Manager series.
Dec 26, 2025 · 17 min read → -
aws dotnetLocalStack for .NET Developers – Run AWS Services Locally for Free
Stop burning AWS credits during development. Learn how to run S3, DynamoDB, and SQS locally with LocalStack, wire them into your .NET applications with simple config switches, and integrate LocalStack into CI for cost-free integration tests.
Dec 26, 2025 · 13 min read → -
dotnet awsAWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for .NET Developers – Free Configuration Management
Learn how to use AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store with ASP.NET Core for managing application configurations. A free-tier alternative to Secrets Manager with full IConfiguration integration, hierarchical parameters, and SecureString encryption.
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 min read → -
dotnet awsAWS S3 Presigned URLs for .NET – Secure File Uploads & Downloads Without Exposing Your Bucket
Learn how to generate AWS S3 presigned URLs in .NET for secure, time-limited file uploads and downloads. Enable direct browser uploads, bypass your server, and keep your S3 bucket private.
Dec 23, 2025 · 16 min read → -
dotnet awsS3 Object Lifecycle Policies with .NET - Automate Storage Management & Cost Optimization
Learn how to automate S3 storage management using lifecycle policies in .NET. Build a Blazor WASM app to upload files, view bucket contents with storage class info, and manage lifecycle rules programmatically using predefined templates.
Dec 23, 2025 · 30 min read →