Event: KCDC 2026
Location: Kansas City, MO
Date: September 9, 2026 · 08:00 – 17:00 EDT
Presenter: Chad Green
Welcome to One Day, Four Architectures — a full-day, hands-on workshop where you will build and extend four different application architectures using C# and Azure.
This isn't a lecture. You're rolling with the crew. By the end of the day, you'll have built and extended real applications across four foundational architectural styles and have a practical framework for choosing the right architecture for the right job.
"Four builds. One day. No room for hesitation. Architecture is not a stylistic choice; it's a deliberate response to requirements."
| Module | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Environment Setup | Environment Setup | Verify all prerequisites and configure your development environment |
| Monolith | Dom's Garage | Single-deployable monolith: cars, mechanics, jobs, and parts inventory |
| N-Tier | Toretto Motors | Layered N-Tier with strict boundary enforcement |
| Modular Monolith | The Circuit | Domain-bounded modules with explicit contracts |
| Microservices | Cipher's Grid | Distributed, independently deployable services |
Before the workshop, ensure you have the following installed and verified:
- .NET 10 SDK (10.x)
- Docker Desktop (4.x, current stable)
- A C# editor: Visual Studio 2026, VS Code 1.x + C# Dev Kit, or JetBrains Rider 2025.x+ (Visual Studio 2022 17.x+ also works)
- Git 2.x
- EF Core CLI:
dotnet tool install --global dotnet-ef
Complete setup and verification instructions: See Lab 0 — Environment Setup & Verification.
Chad Green is a veteran technologist, speaker, and systems architect with more than three decades of experience. As a Senior Systems Architect at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, he leads cloud-native transformation of legacy systems. Microsoft MVP. Frequent conference speaker and community organizer.