As the .NET ecosystem continues to evolve, so should our approach to architecture, tooling, and mindset. The practices that worked five years ago may now be holding us back. Here’s a curated list of 10 key things .NET developers should focus on in 2025 to stay effective, efficient, and future-ready. 1. ❌ Reconsider the Use of AutoMapper and MediatR While AutoMapper and MediatR were once staples in modern .NET projects, they often introduce unnecessary complexity and indirection. ✅ Instead: Use explicit mapping and direct service communication. It leads to better performance, easier debugging, and improved readability. 2.

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As the .NET ecosystem continues to evolve, so should our approach to architecture, tooling, and mindset. The practices that worked five years ago may now be holding us back. Here’s a curated list of 10 key things .NET developers should focus on in 2025 to stay effective, efficient, and future-ready.

1. ❌ Reconsider the Use of AutoMapper and MediatR
While AutoMapper and MediatR were once staples in modern .NET projects, they often introduce unnecessary complexity and indirection.

✅ Instead: Use explicit mapping and direct service communication. It leads to better performance, easier debugging, and improved readability.

2.