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- .NET 10 ready
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- Zero commercial deps
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- 17 tests passing on first build
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- MIT licensed
01 · By the numbers
Out of the zip
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500+
Downloads
Devs already shipping with it
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17
Tests passing
Architecture + handler tests
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0
Warnings
Strict analyzer rules
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MIT
License
Free forever · use commercially
02 · What's inside
9 pieces, all wired up
Everything you need to start shipping features .
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Clean Architecture, enforced
Four layers with strict dependency rules. Architecture tests fail the build if you break them.
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Manual CQRS, zero licensing risk
ICommand, IQuery, and handler interfaces. No MediatR. You own every line.
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Full identity, ready to go
ASP.NET Identity, JWT, refresh tokens, role-based authorization, seeded admin user.
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Microsoft HybridCache
L1 in-memory + L2 Redis with stampede protection and automatic serialization.
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Scalar API docs
Modern OpenAPI UI that replaces Swagger. JWT pre-configured for testing.
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Aspire + OpenTelemetry
One 'dotnet run' starts Postgres, Redis, and the API with full observability.
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FluentValidation + Result pattern
Endpoint filters validate before handlers. Typed errors map to correct HTTP codes.
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Tests from day one
9 architecture tests, 8 unit tests. xUnit v3 with FluentAssertions. AAA pattern.
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Modern .NET conventions
.slnx solution, Central Package Management, primary constructors, collection expressions.
03 · The architecture
9 architecture tests
- Api
Minimal API endpoints, Scalar, middleware, ProblemDetails
- Infrastructure
EF Core, Identity, JWT, HybridCache, Serilog
- Application
CQRS handlers, validators, DTOs, feature folders
- Domain zero dependencies
Entities, Result pattern, Error types — zero dependencies
04 · Project structure
8 projects · CWM.CleanArchitecture.slnx
A structure that explains itself.
Eight projects. One dependency rule. Top to bottom, every folder earns its place — no Helpers/, no Common/, no magic.
solution explorer
src 6 projects
- Domain entities · result pattern · errors 0 deps
- Application CQRS · validators · feature folders use cases
- Infrastructure EF Core · Identity · JWT · cache I/O
- Api endpoints · Scalar · middleware entry
- AppHost Aspire orchestration Aspire
- ServiceDefaults OpenTelemetry · health checks Aspire
tests 2 projects · 17 tests
- Architecture.Tests dependency rule enforcement 9 tests
- Application.UnitTests handler unit tests 8 tests
src · core layers · aspire · orchestration · tests · enforcement
05 · Opinionated by design
6 decisions · all explained
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Manual CQRS
MediatR is commercial since v13. Zero licensing risk. You learn the pattern, not a library.
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Scalar over Swagger
Modern, faster, better UX. Pre-configured with JWT for testing auth flows.
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HybridCache
Stampede protection, L1+L2, auto serialization. Replaces IMemoryCache + IDistributedCache.
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Result pattern
Explicit error handling with typed errors. No hidden exceptions. Correct HTTP codes.
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No repository pattern
EF Core DbContext IS the repository. No unnecessary abstraction. Handlers query directly.
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.slnx solution format
XML-based, merge-friendly, smaller. The future of .NET solution files.
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06 · Questions, answered
6 most-asked
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Q01 How is this different from FullStackHero?
FullStackHero is a Modular Monolith with Vertical Slices — enterprise-grade, open source, with multitenancy, Blazor UI, and 10+ building blocks. This template is Clean Architecture — intentionally minimal, focused on learning the pattern, and designed as a starter for new projects. Different architecture, different scope, complementary tools.
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Q02 Why no MediatR?
MediatR went commercial with v13. The manual CQRS approach uses simple ICommand/IQuery interfaces with handler classes — about 40 lines of infrastructure code total. Zero licensing risk, and you learn the actual pattern instead of a library abstraction.
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Q03 Can I use this for production?
Yes. It includes JWT auth with refresh tokens, global exception handling, ProblemDetails error responses, HybridCache, OpenTelemetry observability, and architecture tests. Add your domain entities and features following the Todos pattern.
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Q04 What database does it use?
PostgreSQL via EF Core 10, managed by .NET Aspire. Run 'dotnet run' in the AppHost project and Aspire spins up a PostgreSQL container automatically. The initial migration and seed data are applied on first startup.
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Q05 Do I need Docker installed?
Yes, Docker Desktop is required for .NET Aspire to manage the PostgreSQL and Redis containers. Alternatively, you can use the included docker-compose.yml to run dependencies standalone.
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Q06 Will I get updates?
Yes. When the template is updated (new .NET version, new features), you'll receive an email with what changed and a link to download the latest version.
Real questions from real downloaders
· Last updated March 2026
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