With a clear understanding of the business requirements, we are now ready to set up the application architecture. This setup is crucial as it lays the foundation for building a robust and scalable system. Our focus will be entirely on the backend, using a clean architecture approach with ASP.NET Core 8. Although client implementations are possible, they are not within the scope of this series.

Backend-Focused Architecture

Our backend architecture centers on an ASP.NET Core API, which will serve as the hub for all business logic and data access. The API connects to a SQL Server database, a choice driven by GloboTicket’s existing infrastructure. By focusing on the API and data layer, we ensure that the system is both scalable and flexible, prepared to integrate with various client technologies if necessary.

Technology Stack

• ASP.NET Core 8: The API will be built using ASP.NET Core 8, leveraging its powerful features for developing modern, cloud-ready applications.
• Entity Framework Core 8: For data access, we will use Entity Framework Core 8, allowing seamless interaction with the SQL Server database.
• Clean Architecture: The application will adhere to clean architecture principles, ensuring that the core business logic remains independent of external concerns such as the database or client applications.

Clean and Maintainable Code

By isolating the core business logic from infrastructure concerns, we maintain a clean and modular codebase. This separation allows for easier testing, maintenance, and future enhancements. Although our focus remains on the backend, this architecture supports integration with various clients, such as Blazor, Maui, Angular, or React, if needed in the future.

Summary

In this series, we will walk through setting up the backend architecture for a ticket management system, focusing on ASP.NET Core 8 and Entity Framework Core 8. While we won’t dive into client-side implementations, the API will be designed to support any future client needs. This approach ensures that our application is both powerful and adaptable, ready for any challenges that may come its way.

For more detailed guidance on this architecture, you can refer to the ASP.NET Core 6 Clean Architecture course on Pluralsight.