# dotnet-backend-patterns > Master C#/.NET backend development patterns for building robust APIs, MCP servers, and enterprise applications. Covers async/await, dependency injection, Entity Framework Core, Dapper, configuration, - Author: github-actions[bot] - Repository: ranbot-ai/awesome-skills - Version: 20260207065816 - Stars: 1 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-07 - Source: https://github.com/ranbot-ai/awesome-skills - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@ranbot-ai/awesome-skills~dotnet-backend-patterns:20260207065816 --- --- name: dotnet-backend-patterns description: Master C#/.NET backend development patterns for building robust APIs, MCP servers, and enterprise applications. Covers async/await, dependency injection, Entity Framework Core, Dapper, configuration, category: AI & Agents source: antigravity tags: [api, mcp, ai, design] url: https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/tree/main/skills/dotnet-backend-patterns --- # .NET Backend Development Patterns Master C#/.NET patterns for building production-grade APIs, MCP servers, and enterprise backends with modern best practices (2024/2025). ## Use this skill when - Developing new .NET Web APIs or MCP servers - Reviewing C# code for quality and performance - Designing service architectures with dependency injection - Implementing caching strategies with Redis - Writing unit and integration tests - Optimizing database access with EF Core or Dapper - Configuring applications with IOptions pattern - Handling errors and implementing resilience patterns ## Do not use this skill when - The project is not using .NET or C# - You only need frontend or client guidance - The task is unrelated to backend architecture ## Instructions - Define architecture boundaries, modules, and layering. - Apply DI, async patterns, and resilience strategies. - Validate data access performance and caching. - Add tests and observability for critical flows. - If detailed patterns are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`. ## Resources - `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed .NET patterns and examples.