Preface
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: SaaS – the Modern Distribution Model that We All Need
Chapter 2: Building a Simple Demo Application
Part 2: Building the Backend
Chapter 3: What Is Multi-Tenancy, and Why Is It Important in SaaS Applications?
Chapter 4: Building Databases and Planning for Data-Rich Applications
Chapter 5: Building Restful APIs
Chapter 6: Microservices for SaaS Applications
Part 3: Building the Frontend
Chapter 7: Building a User Interface
Chapter 8: Authentication and Authorization
Part 4: Deploying and Maintaining the Application
Chapter 9: Testing Strategies for SaaS Applications
Chapter 10: Monitoring and Logging
Chapter 11: Release Often, Release Early
Chapter 12: Growing Pains – Operating at Scale
Part 5: Concluding Thoughts
Chapter 13: Wrapping It Up
Index
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 There are several concepts that must be mastered to deliver functional and efficient SaaS applications. This book is perfect for developers and teams with experience in traditional application development looking to switch to SaaS and deliver slick and modern applications. You'll start with a general overview of SaaS as a concept and learn with the help of an example throughout the book to bring life to the technical descriptions. You'll use the Microsoft .NET tech stack for development and C# as the programming language to develop your desired SaaS application.

 Delivering SaaS requires a deep understanding of all layers in the application stack. As you progress, you'll learn how to approach the database layer, the API, and the UI to confidently approach application development using the SaaS model. Additionally, you'll explore how to test, deploy, maintain, and upgrade each component of the application.

 By the end of this book, you will be well equipped to approach all aspects of delivering software using the SaaS paradigm.

What you will learn

• Explore SaaS and understand its importance in modern application development
• Discover multi-tenancy and its impact on design decisions for SaaS
• Build, test, and deploy a database, API, and UI for a SaaS application
• Approach authentication and authorization like a pro
• Scale a SaaS application
• Employ C# and .NET to build SaaS applications

Who this book is for

 If you are a software developer with an interest in developing apps using the 'SaaS' paradigm, or a tech lead, scrum master, or a director and founder - this book will help you understand how to build a SaaS application. If you are a Java developer looking to start fresh with distributed systems, this book is for you. A basic understanding of Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and Web services will help you get the most out of this book.