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Composition Over Inheritance: Refactoring a .NET Class HierarchyAugust 12, 20264 min read
A realistic inheritance hierarchy that rots under new requirements, and a step-by-step refactor into composed behaviours that stay easy to change and test.
.NETArchitectureRefactoring
When a Modular Monolith Beats Microservices in .NETMarch 5, 20252 min read
Why many .NET teams move faster with a modular monolith first, and how to structure modules so the codebase stays clean as the product grows.
.NETArchitectureModular Monolith
Domain-Driven Design and Clean Architecture in .NET CoreFebruary 20, 20254 min read
A deep dive into DDD tactical patterns, Clean Architecture layers, and how to implement them in .NET Core with a clear dependency rule.
.NETDDDArchitecture
DDD, CQRS, and Vertical Slice ArchitectureFebruary 20, 20252 min read
Low-context structure for features: one slice per use case, CQRS, and a thin domain. Easy for humans and AI to navigate and implement.
DDDCQRSArchitecture
CQRS in .NET Core with Clean ArchitectureFebruary 19, 20255 min read
A deep dive into CQRS: when to use it, how to implement commands and queries, read models, and how it fits with DDD and Clean Architecture.
.NETCQRSArchitecture