Code Organization
• Service Layer Pattern: Clear separation of concerns
• Repository Pattern: Data access abstraction
• Mapper Services: Dedicated mapping between DTOs and entities
• Validation Services: Centralized business rule validation
Best Practices
• Async/Await: Consistent asynchronous programming
• Error Handling: Comprehensive exception management
• Logging: Structured logging throughout the application
• Testing: Unit tests for critical business logic
• Documentation: XML comments for public APIs
Database Migrations
• Code-First Approach: Entity Framework migrations
• Environment Sync: Consistent schema across environments
• Rollback Strategy: Safe deployment procedures