Introduction to the Equinox Project
The Equinox Project is an open-source initiative designed to showcase the most commonly used technologies within the .NET Core ecosystem. Developed in .NET Core, it aims to illustrate best practices in building robust applications, making it an invaluable resource for the technical community.
Project Aim
The primary aim of the Equinox Project is to share knowledge about implementing proven technologies and patterns with .NET. By offering a comprehensive example application, developers can learn how to effectively structure projects and apply advanced techniques within their own development environments.
How to Participate
If you appreciate the Equinox Project or have benefited from it, consider giving it a star on GitHub as a token of support. Additionally, for those eager to deepen their knowledge, Eduardo Pires, the project's creator, offers online courses at desenvolvedor.io.
How to Use
To get started with the Equinox Project, you will need:
- The latest Visual Studio 2022
- The latest .NET Core SDK
Ensure your SDK matches the version specified in the global.json file. Both the SDK and additional tools can be downloaded from Microsoft's .NET page. The project is compatible with Visual Studio Code on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
For detailed setup instructions, visit the Microsoft .NET Download Guide.
Implemented Technologies
The Equinox Project incorporates a wide array of technologies, including:
- ASP.NET 8.0: Featuring ASP.NET MVC Core and WebApi Core with JWT Bearer Authentication.
- Entity Framework Core 8.0
- .NET Core Native Dependency Injection
- AutoMapper
- FluentValidator
- MediatR
- Swagger UI: Supports JWT
- .NET DevPack
Architecture Overview
The project is structured according to modern architectural principles to promote clean, maintainable, and scalable code:
- Responsibility Separation and SOLID Principles: Ensures clarity and modularity.
- Domain-Driven Design: Utilizes layer architecture and domain model patterns.
- Domain Events and Notifications: Incorporates domain validation strategies.
- CQRS: Implements immediate consistency.
- Event Sourcing: Retains event history for replay.
- Unit of Work and Repositories: Ensures transactional integrity and data handling.
Latest Updates
The Equinox Project is constantly evolving, with updates and improvements. Some key updates include:
- v1.9 (06/31/2024): .NET 8.0 migration, refactored web and API configurations.
- Previous versions also included migrations to support the newest .NET versions and enhancements to dependencies and authentication features.
Disclaimer
While the Equinox Project offers a wealth of insights, it is not designed to be a definitive solution for production environments. Users are encouraged to tailor implementations to their specific needs and avoid unnecessary complexity.
Contributing
Contributions in the form of pull requests are welcomed, although new features are carefully planned internally.
Name Origins
The project takes its name from the astronomical event "Equinox," where the Earth's equator passes through the Sun’s center, happening bi-annually. The name also references a series of philosophical publications associated with a magical order.
Online Presence
The Equinox Project can be experienced firsthand through its online deployment on Azure.
About the Developer
The Equinox Project is spearheaded by Eduardo Pires, a developer committed to advancing educational resources within the software community. The project is available under the MIT license.