Building Containerized Applications with .NET and Docker

Modern software development requires more than just writing code; it demands the ability to build applications that are portable, scalable, and resilient. This course provides a comprehensive path for developers to transition into cloud-native engineering by mastering the tools that power today's web infrastructure. You will gain a deep understanding of how to architect web services that thrive in the cloud, moving beyond local development to professional-grade containerized deployment. By reading through detailed explanations and practical code examples, you will learn how to bridge the gap between application logic and infrastructure. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of .NET and its role in modern cloud ecosystems - Master Docker fundamentals to create and manage efficient application containers - Build high-performance web services using Minimal APIs and modern middleware patterns - Orchestrate multi-container environments using Docker Compose for complex application stacks - Configure NGINX as a reverse proxy to manage traffic and improve application security - Implement essential observability through structured logging and health checks - Deploy and manage scalable workloads using Kubernetes orchestration principles The course begins with foundational definitions of cloud-native development and containerization before moving into the practical implementation of .NET services, database integration, and cluster management. Each section builds upon the previous one to ensure a logical progression from local code to a fully orchestrated environment. This course is designed for beginners and developers who are new to containerization; no prior experience with Docker or Kubernetes is required. Start building cloud-ready applications today.