MS Tech Bits

Looking for the guidelines and best practices for application designs using .NET framework and associated microsoft technologies? Here is the best resource to start with – the application architecture guide 2.0 – from patterns and practices.

This gives you detailed description of various application types, the possible design methodologies and the pros & cons for each design approach.  Well, I believe each application will have it’s own requirements that impact the design decisions.  Understanding this document can make your design decisions a lot easier.