A structured architectural blueprint tracking my deep-dive into Microsoft Azure and .NET backend development, transitioning from data consumer to software architect.
Phase 1
The Logic Engine
Translating BI logic into raw C# software engineering concepts.
C# Language Fundamentals: Deep understanding of types, control flow, memory management, and asynchronous programming (async/await).
Object-Oriented Design: Implementing robust architectures through classes, interfaces, inheritance, and Dependency Injection.
Advanced LINQ: Leveraging deferred execution, complex projections, and dataset grouping to manipulate data efficiently.
Phase 2
Architecture & Data
Building the core databases and scalable APIs that feed enterprise dashboards.
Relational DB Architecture: Advanced T-SQL, database normalisation, index strategies, and query performance profiling on Azure SQL.
Entity Framework Core: Managing data access via the Code-First approach, DbContext configuration, and strict migrations.
ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Designing secure RESTful endpoints, managing the middleware pipeline, and implementing custom routing.
Phase 3
The Web Interface
Giving backend data a face. Building interactive web modules for operational teams.
Modern Web Standards: Structuring responsive UI components using semantic HTML, CSS Grid/Flexbox, and Core JavaScript.
Blazor Architecture: Developing interactive SPA components using C#, managing component lifecycle and internal state.
API Integration: Securely consuming RESTful services and handling asynchronous data streams within the client app.
Phase 4
Enterprise & Cloud
Securing applications and handling automated deployments on Microsoft Azure.
Enterprise Security: Implementing ASP.NET Core Identity, JWT Bearer authentication, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Cloud Infrastructure: Configuring and deploying scalable environments using Azure App Services and Azure SQL Databases.
Continuous Integration: Automating the build and release processes (CI/CD) leveraging GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps pipelines.