Pragmatic Clean Architecture
The Clean Architecture Course for .NET Developers
Pragmatic Clean Architecture teaches you how to build production-ready applications with Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, and CQRS. You build a complete system from scratch in 10 in-depth chapters, with full source code and lifetime access.
5,000+ engineers already enrolled
A Clean Architecture course grounded in production, not theory
Most Clean Architecture tutorials stop at the diagram. They show you four circles and a dependency rule, then leave you to figure out the hard parts on your own.
This course takes the opposite approach. We build a real application from scratch and make every architectural decision together. You see how the dependency rule plays out in actual projects, how a rich domain model protects business rules, and how CQRS keeps use cases simple as the system grows.
I'm Milan Jovanović, a Software Architect and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies. The course is built on the same core principles I've used to ship many large-scale systems, and the same approach I write about in my free Clean Architecture articles and teach to over 74,000 readers of The .NET Weekly newsletter.
- ✓Confidently use Clean Architecture on real projects at work
- ✓Build a rich domain model with Domain-Driven Design fundamentals
- ✓Set up production-ready applications with industry best practices
- ✓Understand the most important architectural principles
What's inside the course
The course takes you from fundamentals to a tested, production-ready system. 6+ hours of video, updated to .NET 8, built with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker. Here are the nine core chapters (plus an introduction and bonus resources):
Clean Architecture: Introduction
Fundamental · 12mThe architectural principles behind Clean Architecture, and how to apply them to design applications that stand the test of time.
Domain Layer and Domain-Driven Design
Fundamental · 43mBuild a rich domain model with entities, value objects, domain events, and domain services.
Application Layer and CQRS
Intermediate · 45mImplement CQRS with MediatR, and solve cross-cutting concerns like logging and validation with pipeline behaviors.
Infrastructure Layer
Intermediate · 27mA fast persistence layer with EF Core and Dapper, plus solutions for concurrency problems.
Presentation Layer
Intermediate · 26mAdd API endpoints efficiently, configure dependency injection, and run everything with Docker Compose.
Authentication and API Security
Intermediate · 26mJWT authentication with Keycloak as an external identity provider.
Authorization, Roles and Permissions
Intermediate · 41mRole-based, permission-based, and resource-based authorization.
Outbox, Structured Logging, Redis
Advanced · 1h 26mThe Outbox pattern for reliable messaging, structured logging with Serilog, health checks, API versioning, and distributed caching with Redis.
Testing Clean Architecture
Intermediate · 1h 15mUnit, integration, and functional testing, plus enforcing your architecture with architecture tests.
You also get three bonus resources: a Clean Architecture template to start new projects faster, the Code Quality Shortcut to enforce standards across your team, and a CI/CD Blueprint you can plug into your project.
Who this course is for
This course is for .NET developers who want to apply Clean Architecture in the real world and use it to create testable, maintainable, large-scale systems. It's also a practical introduction to tactical Domain-Driven Design patterns.
You should have at least 1 year of experience with ASP.NET Core. If you're earlier in your journey, start with the free Clean Architecture guide and come back when you're comfortable building APIs.
"Oh, this material is gold for modern .NET engineers. Every chapter offers real practical solutions with no fluff, including design patterns and principles."
Pricing: one-time payment, lifetime access
The course costs $247 on the basic plan. The Community plan is$397 and adds the Advanced CA template, priority support, and a private community where I answer questions personally. Both plans include every future update at no extra cost.
Paying with company money? You'll get a receipt you can submit for reimbursement.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Clean Architecture course cover?
Pragmatic Clean Architecture covers the complete path from core principles to production deployment. You will build a real application using Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, and CQRS, including authentication, authorization, the Outbox pattern, caching with Redis, and a full testing strategy. All course content is updated to .NET 8.
How long is the course?
The course is 6 hours and 21 minutes of video across 10 in-depth chapters, packed with value and designed to be easy to follow. You also get the full source code of the application we build.
What are the prerequisites?
You should have at least 1 year of experience with ASP.NET Core and, preferably, Entity Framework Core. Beginners will still improve, but it will be slightly harder to follow. Familiarity with Docker helps, since we use it to run external services.
How much does the course cost?
The basic plan is $247 and includes all 10 chapters, the Clean Architecture template, the Code Quality Shortcut, and the CI/CD Blueprint. The Community plan is $397 and adds the Advanced CA template, priority support, and access to a private community where I answer questions.
Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. You pay once and can access the course forever, including every future update, with no extra payment.
Can my company pay for the course?
Absolutely. Many students expense the course through their employer. You will receive a receipt after checkout that you can submit for reimbursement, and I can provide a quote for multiple team seats.
Can I preview the course before buying?
Yes. Several lessons are available as free previews, so you can evaluate the teaching style and depth before you enroll.
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