Learn how to simplify distributed application development using .NET Aspire in this conference talk from NDC Porto 2024. Explore how to move beyond monolithic architectures while managing complex dependencies on external services like Redis, SQL, Service Buses, and Kafka. Discover how .NET Aspire streamlines development by handling service discovery, telemetry, logging, and resiliency through code-based orchestration rather than complicated configuration and Docker setups. Gain practical insights into the inner workings of .NET Aspire's features and capabilities, with clear explanations of the technical implementation details rather than just surface-level demonstrations. Master techniques for reducing development complexity and improving the developer experience when building modern distributed applications in the .NET ecosystem.