The historical context of .NET's evolution from a Windows-only framework to a cross-platform powerhouse, alongside the rising popularity of Linux and Postgres.
A demonstration of multiple installation methods for the .NET SDK on Linux, including manual installs, package managers like DNF, and automated scripts for different architectures.
A practical guide to packaging .NET applications into portable container images using both traditional Dockerfiles and the integrated `dotnet publish` command.
Reduce image size and attack surface by using chiseled and distroless base images, and explore various Azure services for running containerized applications.
Set up a multi-container local environment for a .NET API and a Postgres database using Docker Compose, and manage database migrations with the dbup library.
An overview of PostgreSQL's key characteristics, including its multi-version concurrency control (MVCC), advanced data types, indexing capabilities, and rich tooling ecosystem.
A guide to using Entity Framework Core as an ORM to interact with a Postgres database, including database creation, seeding, and tracing generated SQL queries.
Discover how .NET Aspire streamlines the development and deployment of distributed applications by managing service discovery, configuration, and observability.
A recap of the .NET, Linux, and Postgres stack, with a pointer to the eShop reference application for a complete end-to-end example.
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.