Unboxing .NET Aspire: Build, Observe, Deploy is your complete beginner-to-advanced guide for learning how to build modern cloud-native apps using the powerful .NET Aspire platform.

If you're a developer, student, or IT professional looking to level up your .NET skills or explore service-based architecture, this book is made for you. With simple explanations, practical examples, and a clear learning path, this book will help you master the key features of .NET Aspire from building microservices to deploying apps in the cloud.

You’ll begin with the basics of .NET Aspire and gradually dive into more advanced topics like resiliency using Polly, service orchestration, observability with Aspire dashboards, and deployment using Azure CLI.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your .NET knowledge, this guide offers everything you need to build reliable, observable, and scalable apps with confidence.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to .NET Aspire
• Getting Started with .NET Aspire
• Core Concepts of .NET Aspire
• Resiliency in .NET Aspire
• Deep Dive into Polly for .NET Aspire
• Service Orchestration in .NET Aspire
• Observability with the Aspire Dashboards
• .NET Aspire Service Discovery
• .NET Aspire Integrations
• End-to-End Integration Testing with .NET Aspire
• Deploy an Aspire App with Azure CLI
• .NET Aspire Interview Questions & Quick Review

What You Will Learn:

• What .NET Aspire is and how it helps modern app development
• How to set up and start working with .NET Aspire
• Best practices for service orchestration and communication
• How to build fault-tolerant apps using Polly for resiliency
• Use Aspire's built-in dashboards to monitor your applications
• Discover services automatically using Service Discovery
• Integrate third-party tools and services easily
• Run integration tests to ensure everything works smoothly
• Deploy your .NET Aspire apps using Azure CLI
• Prepare for job interviews with a bonus chapter on FAQs and quick review

Unboxing .NET Aspire: Build, Observe, Deploy is written in a beginner-friendly style and covers both theory and real-world use cases. With this book, you’ll not only understand the core features of .NET Aspire but also gain the skills to build robust, scalable, and observable applications.