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Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8
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Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Understand the advantages of modular monoliths over microservices and traditional monoliths

  • Learn how to structure and organize a modular monolith project using .NET 8

  • Implement domain-driven design and CQRS for effective modular architecture

  • Explore best practices for dependency injection, clean architecture, and data management in modular monoliths

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May 2025

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11 assignments

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There are 11 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the key concepts of the bootcamp, setting the stage for the rest of the course. You’ll gain access to the necessary resources and learn how to run the final application. We’ll also discuss how to best approach the course, ensuring a smooth learning experience.

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6 videos2 readings

In this module, we will explore traditional monolithic architectures and their inherent issues. You will learn about the "Big Ball of Mud" anti-pattern and technology lock-ins that hinder scalability and flexibility in monolithic systems.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into microservices architecture and discuss its benefits and limitations. You’ll explore why microservices might not always be the best choice for certain projects and learn from Amazon’s experience in re-architecting their system.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore modular monolithic architecture, which serves as a bridge between monolithic and microservices architectures. You'll learn about the benefits of modularity, incremental migration strategies, and real-world examples like Shopify’s approach.

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6 videos1 assignment

In this section, we will walk you through setting up the solution structure for the eShop modular monolith project. You will learn to organize modules, configure dependencies, and set up a clean architecture for a scalable application.

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16 videos1 assignment

This module focuses on managing dependencies between modules using Dependency Injection. You’ll learn to configure DI in ASP.NET and handle the HTTP request pipeline to ensure modules communicate efficiently and independently

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15 videos1 assignment

In this section, we will dive into the development of the catalog module using Vertical Slice Architecture and CQRS. You’ll learn how to structure the catalog module and explore domain modeling, API development, and the CQRS pattern for data handling

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on developing the shared domain using tactical DDD patterns. You’ll learn how to create entities, aggregates, and domain events and leverage MediatR to handle domain events effectively.

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6 videos1 assignment

This module will guide you through the creation of the product domain model for the catalog module. You will learn how to build rich domain models, implement domain events, and apply these patterns to effectively handle product-related business logic.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will set up PostgreSQL as the main database for our modular monolith project. You’ll explore data isolation techniques, set up Docker containers for a cloud-native database, and configure PostgreSQL within a Dockerized development environment.

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10 videos1 assignment

In this section, we will build the data infrastructure for the shared and catalog modules using EF Core’s Code-First approach. You’ll configure migrations, seed data, and leverage EF Core interceptors for auditing and event dispatching.

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24 videos1 reading2 assignments

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