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Architecture and cloud learning

Influencer Marketing SaaS
Learn modern software architecture, cloud technologies, and scalable application design.

What this bullet means

The employer wants a learner who understands how features fit into a larger system and can talk about cloud hosting, APIs, background jobs, and data boundaries.

Sample app idea

Creator Analytics Service Map that documents UI pages, API endpoints, background sync jobs, database tables, and cloud deployment options.

Main build outline

  1. Create an architecture notes page showing UI, services, database tables, external API boundary, and hosting target.
  2. Add a background-job concept for refreshing creator metrics or campaign performance.
  3. Document how the app could move from local SQLite or SQL Server to a hosted cloud database.
  4. Add environment-based settings for non-secret configuration.
  5. Include a small architecture diagram or table in the README.

Portfolio proof

  • README architecture diagram or table.
  • Cloud deployment notes for SmarterASP, Azure, or another hosted option.
  • Environment configuration note with no committed secrets.

Minimal documentation

  • README with the business problem, screenshots, setup notes, and technology stack.
  • One requirements note that maps the job bullet to the sample feature.
  • One test plan note with happy path, validation, and edge case checks.
  • One honest portfolio note that says this is self-directed practice, not employer work.

Modern .NET stack

  • Blazor Server or ASP.NET Core Razor Pages.
  • C# services with validation and dependency injection.
  • SQL Server locally, then SmarterASP SQL Server or Azure SQL.
  • Optional Azure App Service, GitHub Actions, Docker, and AI helper feature.
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