Architecture

Guides and insights on software architecture, system design, microservices, APIs, scalability, reliability, cloud-native patterns, and technical decision-making.

App Service vs Azure Functions vs Container Apps

Azure, Architecture

App Service vs Functions vs Container Apps for .NET

Nirmala Valluri / May 3, 2026

App Service vs Azure Functions vs Container Apps for .NET Teams Version Info: This article is written for modern .NET […]

.NET, .NET CORE, Architecture

HybridCache in .NET: When and Why to Use It

Nirmala Valluri / May 1, 2026

How to Build AI Apps in .NET Using Microsoft.Extensions.AI When I compare IMemoryCache vs HybridCache, I usually choose HybridCache in

Infographic explaining rate limiting in ASP.NET Core with fixed window, sliding window, token bucket, concurrency limiter, and 429 Too Many Requests response.

.NET, Architecture, Azure, Interviews

Rate Limiting in ASP.NET Core: Design, Pitfalls, and Interview Answers

Nirmala Valluri / April 26, 2026

What Is Rate Limiting in ASP.NET Core? Rate limiting in ASP.NET Core is one of the most practical API design