Product guide

Software Architecture with C# 12 and .NET 8, 4th Edition

Software Architecture with C# 12 and .NET 8 is a 4th-edition guide to architecture concepts and enterprise application design in the .NET ecosystem. It connects architectural fundamentals with cloud and microservices technologies, using a travel-agency case study. The publisher says readers should already have basic familiarity with C# and .NET.

At a glance

Organizes coverage into architecture fundamentals, .NET technologies and a practical travel-agency case study.
Topics include design patterns, domain-driven design, requirements, testing and CI/CD.
Covers microservices communication approaches including REST API, gRPC, Azure Service Bus and RabbitMQ.
The listing describes material on Azure, Kubernetes, Serverless, Blazor and OpenTelemetry.
Publisher materials mention chapter review questions, GitHub code and an online-only AI/ML chapter.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Brings architecture concepts together with concrete .NET technologies and a running case study.
Covers both design decisions and implementation topics, from requirements and testing to microservices and cloud choices.
Includes guidance on comparing architectural approaches rather than focusing only on C# syntax.

Cons

The book assumes existing familiarity with C# and .NET, so it is not positioned as a beginner programming introduction.
Its focus is architecture and design choices, which may be less suitable for readers seeking a language-syntax reference.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Edition	4th
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	February 28, 2024
Language	English
Print length	756 pages
ISBN-10	1805127659
ISBN-13	978-1805127659

Physical details
Weight listed	2.81 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.71 x 9.25 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Engineers and senior developers aspiring to software architecture roles.
Readers building enterprise applications with C# and .NET who want coverage spanning architecture, cloud, DevOps and microservices.

Less suited to

Complete beginners without basic C# and .NET familiarity.
Readers primarily looking for an introductory C# syntax course.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 71 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share falls in the one- and two-star categories. Without written feedback, the ratings do not identify what readers liked or disliked. Consider them alongside the book's stated audience and scope: it assumes C# and .NET familiarity and emphasizes architecture rather than beginner instruction.

Frequently asked questions

Does this book teach C# from the beginning?

No. The listing says basic familiarity with C# and .NET is required, and describes the focus as architecture, patterns and design techniques rather than language syntax.

What practical example does the book use?

The publisher describes a travel-agency case study, including requirements, cloud data-storage choices and microservices implementation.

Which technologies and topics are covered?

Listed topics include .NET 8, C# 12, Azure, DevOps and CI/CD, microservices, Entity Framework Core, Kubernetes, Blazor and communication technologies such as gRPC and RabbitMQ.

Is a digital copy included with the print book?

The listing claims purchase of either the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook. Check the selected format's listing for the applicable offer details.