Clean Architecture in .
NET – Scalable Project Structure
Over the past few months, I’ve been building enterprise-grade .NET applications using Clean
Architecture principles. The results?
Better scalability
Clear separation of concerns
Easier unit testing and maintainability
Here’s how I structure my project for maximum clarity and flexibility:
API/Presentation Layer
Entry point for all HTTP requests (Controllers)
Sends commands/queries to the Application layer
Registers DI services in Program.cs / Startup.cs
Application Layer
Pure application logic (no infrastructure or UI)
Uses CQRS with MediatR
Handles DTO mapping, Events, and Custom Exceptions
Domain/Core Layer
Contains only business rules and domain models
Includes Entities, Interfaces, and Domain Services
No EF Core, no HTTP, no UI
Infrastructure Layer
Implements persistence, file handling, email, etc.
Implements repository/service interfaces from Domain
Injected into the Application via Dependency Injection
This structure helps me deliver clean, testable, and maintainable solutions—especially in
microservices and large enterprise systems.
Have you applied Clean Architecture in your projects? How did it help?
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