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-# BooksApiDocker
+# Book API with .NET 8, Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, and Redis
+
+This repository showcases a sample API built with .NET 8, designed to demonstrate the integration of Docker Compose for container orchestration. The application utilizes PostgreSQL as its primary database and Redis for caching, providing a robust foundation for scalable web Apis.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+- [Support](#support)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- [.NET 8 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/8.0)
+- Docker
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repo
+   ```sh
+   git clone https://github.com/poorna-soysa/books-api-docker-compose-postgresql-redis.git
+   ```
+2. Navigate to the project directory
+   ```sh
+   cd books-api-docker-compose-postgresql-redis
+   ```
+3. Build and run the application:
+   ```sh
+   docker-compose up --build
+   ```
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+This template follows the Vertical Slice Architecture, which organizes code by features rather than technical concerns. Each feature is self-contained, promoting high cohesion and low coupling.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Built with .NET 8**: Utilizes the latest features for efficient development.
+- **Docker Compose**: Manages multi-container applications seamlessly.
+- **PostgreSQL**: Powerful relational database for data storage.
+- **Redis**: Caching solution for improved performance.
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- **.NET 8**
+- **PostgreSQL**
+- **Redis**
+- **EF Core**
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
+
+1. Fork the Project
+2. Create your Feature Branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
+3. Commit your Changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
+4. Push to the Branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
+5. Creat a Pull Request
+
+## License
+
+Distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` for more information.
+
+## Support
+
+If you find this project helpful, consider buying me a coffee!
+
+[![Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/assets/img/custom_images/orange_img.png)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poorna.soysa)
+```