Dotnet Backend Patterns

What it does

The dotnet-backend-patterns skill provides guidance on implementing common backend development patterns using .NET. It covers best practices for structuring APIs, managing dependencies, and handling data operations in a scalable and maintainable way.

When to use it

• You're building a new .NET backend service and need architectural guidance.
• You want to refactor an existing .NET application to follow industry-standard patterns.
• You're preparing documentation or training materials for .NET developers.
• You need to ensure your API is scalable, secure, and follows SOLID principles.

Key capabilities

• Explains common backend design patterns like Repository, Unit of Work, and Dependency Injection.
• Provides code examples in C# for implementing RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core.
• Covers best practices for database interaction, error handling, and logging.

Example prompts

• "Explain how to implement the Repository pattern in a .NET backend application."
• "Show me an example of using Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core."
• "What are the best practices for structuring a RESTful API with .NET?"

Tips & gotchas

• Ensure you have a basic understanding of C# and ASP.NET Core before diving into advanced patterns.
• While this skill provides guidance, it does not include full code templates or project scaffolding tools.