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.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.mdfor detailed .NET patterns and examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dotnet-backend-patterns?
dotnet-backend-patterns is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. 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, caching, and testing with xUnit. Use when developing .NET backends, reviewing C# code, or designing API architectures. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.
How do I install the dotnet-backend-patterns skill in Cursor or Windsurf?
To install the dotnet-backend-patterns skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @dotnet-backend-patterns in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.
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Yes, the dotnet-backend-patterns AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.
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, caching, and testing with xUnit. Use when developing .NET backends, reviewing C# code, or designing API architectures.
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- Download the zip file above.
- Extract to
.cursor/skills - Type
@dotnet-backend-patternsin editor chat.
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Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.
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