Gustavo Miller

Developing and designing a new Website or Desktop application involves several key steps and considerations. In this example, I highlight the use of ASP.NET 8 MVC and SQL Server.

The process begins by defining the project scope and identifying the target audience to ensure the solution meets user needs. Wireframes and mockups help visualize layout and design. Once finalized, the front-end is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while the database schema is designed to organize data efficiently. The back-end is implemented using ASP.NET MVC, connected to SQL Server for robust data management. Finally, the application is tested for functionality, usability, and security before launch. Ongoing maintenance and updates are essential to keep the system reliable.

For my Web-Resume application, I used ASP.NET 8 MVC, part of the ASP.NET Core suite — a cross-platform, high-performance framework for modern web development. SQL Server was integrated as the back-end engine, supporting schema design, indexing, and query optimization.

This project was developed using a Code-First approach, where the focus is on writing code before database design. While this method emphasizes agility and developer productivity, it requires careful coordination across environments (Development, Staging, Production) to ensure database changes pass risk analysis and testing. I also applied the Unit of Work and Repository patterns. Unit of Work manages transactions and ensures data consistency, while the Repository pattern abstracts the data access layer, providing a cleaner and more organized way to interact with the data source. Together, these patterns improve maintainability, scalability, and clarity in the application’s architecture.