Url Shortener API with .NET 9, Aspire, PostgreSQL, Hybrid Cache, and Redis

This repository showcases a sample API built with .NET 9 that demonstrates the integration of .NET Aspire orchestration. The application utilizes PostgreSQL as database, and Redis for caching.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Contributing
• License
• Support

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• .NET 9 SDK
• Docker

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/poorna-soysa/url-shortener-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

   cd url-shortener-app

3. Restore dependencies:

   dotnet restore

Architecture Overview

This template follows the Vertical Slice Architecture, which organizes code by features rather than technical concerns. Each feature is self-contained, promoting high cohesion and low coupling.

Features

• Built with .NET 9: Utilizes the latest features for efficient development.
• .NET Aspire: Optimized for cloud-native applications.
• PostgreSQL: Powerful relational database for data storage.
• Redis: Caching solution for improved performance.
• Health Check: Standardized approach for monitoring and assessing the operational status of systems.

Technologies Used

• .NET 9
• .NET Aspire
• PostgreSQL
• Hybrid Cache
• Redis
• EF Core

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Create a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Support

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