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.

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.