DevOps for C# (.NET) Developers: From Code to Production

The book "DevOps for C# (.NET) Developers" is a practical guide created specifically for developers on the .NET platform who want to master modern DevOps practices and automate processes from writing code to deploying it in a production environment. The author, Alexey Sokolov, a senior developer and DevOps engineer with 12 years of experience, shares proven approaches and real-world cases adapted for the C# (.NET) ecosystem.

What is this book about?

The book covers the full DevOps cycle for .NET projects. You will learn how to:

• Set up CI/CD for .NET applications using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI, including build, testing, and deployment.
• Containerize .NET applications with Docker: creating optimized images, managing layers, and working with docker-compose.
• Orchestrate containers in Kubernetes: deploying .NET microservices, configuring Ingress, ConfigMap, and Secrets.
• Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible for .NET projects, including managing databases and caches.
• Ensure monitoring and logging: implementing Prometheus, Grafana, the ELK stack, and Application Insights for .NET applications.
• Apply security practices: dependency analysis, secret management, image scanning.

Who is this book for?

The book is intended for:

• C# (.NET) developers who want to expand their skills and automate routine processes.
• DevOps engineers working with .NET projects who wish to deepen their knowledge of the platform's specifics.
• Team Leads and architects planning to implement a DevOps culture in teams using .NET.
• Students and entry-level specialists studying modern approaches to software development and operations.

What will you learn by reading the book?

• How to set up build and deployment pipelines for .NET applications of any complexity.
• How to properly containerize C# applications and manage their lifecycle.
• How to deploy .NET microservices in Kubernetes from scratch.
• How to automate infrastructure and avoid "manual" administration.
• How to implement monitoring and alerting for .NET systems.
• How to ensure security at all stages of the DevOps process.

All examples in the book are based on real projects and are accompanied by ready-made configuration files that can be adapted to your own tasks. The book is written in accessible language, with an emphasis on practice rather than theory. After reading it, you will be able to independently build a complete DevOps process for .NET applications, reducing time to market and increasing their reliability.