Layered architectures are like overcooked spaghetti - sticky, tangled, and hard to digest. In this talk, we’ll introduce PASTA: a pragmatic, functional-first architecture for modern .NET projects. You’ll learn how to break free from bloated layering, excessive abstractions, and overengineering.

We’ll explore:

• Vertical Slice Architecture with a Functional Core + Imperative Shell

• Using delegates and records instead of interfaces and services

• Replacing DI containers with clear, explicit dependency wiring

• Clean, testable ports and adapters using plain functions

• Real-world .NET 9 examples

This talk is for developers and architects who want clarity, modularity, and power without sacrificing simplicity.