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+# ECMJobRunner.Application
+
+## Project Overview
+
+ECMJobRunner.Application is the **application layer** for the ECM Job Runner system following **Clean Architecture** principles. This project contains:
+- **Application services** and business logic
+- **DTOs (Data Transfer Objects)** for external communication
+- **AutoMapper profiles** for entity-DTO mapping
+- **MediatR handlers** for CQRS pattern (Commands/Queries)
+- **Validators** for business rules
+
+**Key Principle**: This layer orchestrates application workflows, coordinates domain logic, and implements use cases.
+
+## Target Frameworks
+
+- **.NET Framework 4.8** (`net480`)
+  - AutoMapper 10.1.1
+  - MediatR 9.0.0
+  
+- **.NET 8.0** (`net8.0`)
+  - AutoMapper 13.0.1
+  - MediatR 12.4.1
+
+The project uses conditional NuGet package references to support both frameworks.
+
+## Architecture
+
+This project follows **Clean Architecture** principles:
+- **Depends on Domain layer** (uses entities and repository interfaces)
+- **Independent of Infrastructure** (uses dependency injection for repositories)
+- **CQRS pattern** via MediatR (Commands and Queries)
+- **AutoMapper** for DTO mapping
+- **Validation** for business rules
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+ECMJobRunner.Application/
+├── DTOs/                       # Data Transfer Objects (to be created)
+├── MappingProfiles/            # AutoMapper profiles (to be created)
+├── Commands/                   # MediatR command handlers (to be created)
+├── Queries/                    # MediatR query handlers (to be created)
+├── Validators/                 # Business rule validators (to be created)
+├── Services/                   # Application services (to be created)
+├── ECMJobRunner.Application.csproj
+└── AGENTS.md                   # This file
+```
+
+## Planned Components
+
+### DTOs (Data Transfer Objects)
+Will contain data transfer objects for external communication:
+- `ProfileDto` - Profile data transfer object
+- `ProfileSqlJobDto` - SQL job data transfer object
+- `ProfileHistoryDto` - History data transfer object
+
+### AutoMapper Profiles
+Will contain mapping configurations:
+- `ProfileMappingProfile` - Maps between entities and DTOs
+
+### MediatR Handlers
+
+**Commands** (write operations):
+- `CreateProfileCommand` / `CreateProfileCommandHandler`
+- `UpdateProfileCommand` / `UpdateProfileCommandHandler`
+- `DeleteProfileCommand` / `DeleteProfileCommandHandler`
+
+**Queries** (read operations):
+- `GetProfileByIdQuery` / `GetProfileByIdQueryHandler`
+- `GetAllProfilesQuery` / `GetAllProfilesQueryHandler`
+- `GetActiveProfilesQuery` / `GetActiveProfilesQueryHandler`
+
+### Validators
+Will contain business rule validation:
+- `CreateProfileCommandValidator`
+- `UpdateProfileCommandValidator`
+
+### Services
+Application services orchestrating business workflows:
+- `ProfileService` - Profile management service
+- `JobExecutionService` - Job execution orchestration
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### .NET Framework 4.8 (`net480`)
+- **ECMJobRunner.Domain** (project reference)
+- **AutoMapper 10.1.1** (NuGet package)
+- **MediatR 9.0.0** (NuGet package)
+
+### .NET 8.0 (`net8.0`)
+- **ECMJobRunner.Domain** (project reference)
+- **AutoMapper 13.0.1** (NuGet package)
+- **MediatR 12.4.1** (NuGet package)
+
+## CQRS Pattern with MediatR
+
+The application uses the **CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)** pattern:
+
+- **Commands**: Modify state (Create, Update, Delete)
+- **Queries**: Read state (Get, List, Find)
+
+**Benefits:**
+- Clear separation of read/write operations
+- Easier to test and maintain
+- Better scalability
+- Loose coupling
+
+## AutoMapper Configuration
+
+AutoMapper is used to map between domain entities and DTOs:
+
+**Example mapping:**
+```csharp
+public class ProfileMappingProfile : Profile
+{
+    public ProfileMappingProfile()
+    {
+        CreateMap<Profile, ProfileDto>();
+        CreateMap<CreateProfileCommand, Profile>();
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Building the Project
+
+```bash
+dotnet build ECMJobRunner.Application.csproj
+```
+
+For specific framework:
+```bash
+dotnet build ECMJobRunner.Application.csproj -f net8.0
+dotnet build ECMJobRunner.Application.csproj -f net480
+```
+
+## Known Warnings
+
+AutoMapper versions have known security vulnerabilities (NU1903):
+- AutoMapper 10.1.1 (for .NET Framework 4.8)
+- AutoMapper 13.0.1 (for .NET 8.0)
+
+**Note**: These are the highest compatible versions for the respective frameworks. The vulnerabilities are related to expression compilation and should be evaluated based on your security requirements.
+
+## Usage Example
+
+```csharp
+// Using MediatR to get a profile
+var query = new GetProfileByIdQuery { Id = 123 };
+var profileDto = await mediator.Send(query);
+
+// Using MediatR to create a profile
+var command = new CreateProfileCommand 
+{ 
+    ProfileName = "New Profile",
+    Active = true,
+    TypeId = 2
+};
+var newProfileId = await mediator.Send(command);
+```
+
+## Development Notes
+
+- **Clean Architecture**: Application layer uses domain interfaces, not implementations
+- **Dependency Injection**: Infrastructure implementations injected at runtime
+- **CQRS**: Separate models for read and write operations
+- **Validation**: Business rules validated before command execution
+- **Mapping**: AutoMapper handles entity-DTO conversion
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+1. Add FluentValidation for complex validation rules
+2. Add caching layer for frequently accessed data
+3. Add logging with Serilog
+4. Add application events for cross-cutting concerns
+5. Add background job scheduling integration
+
+## Related Projects
+
+- **ECMJobRunner.Domain**: Contains entities and repository interfaces
+- **ECMJobRunner.Infrastructure**: Provides repository implementations
+
+## Company Information
+
+**Author**: Digital Data GmbH  
+**Copyright**: 2026  
+**Repository**: http://git.dd:3000/AppStd/ECMJobRunner.git
diff --git a/ECMJobRunner.Application/ECMJobRunner.Application.csproj b/ECMJobRunner.Application/ECMJobRunner.Application.csproj
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@@ -8,10 +8,28 @@
 		<PackageId>ECMJobRunner.Application</PackageId>
 		<Authors>Digital Data GmbH</Authors>
 		<Company>Digital Data GmbH</Company>
-		<Product>ECMJobRunner.Domain</Product>
+		<Product>ECMJobRunner.Application</Product>
 		<Copyright>Copyright 2026</Copyright>
 		<RepositoryUrl>http://git.dd:3000/AppStd/ECMJobRunner.git</RepositoryUrl>
 		<PackageTags>digital data ecm job runner application</PackageTags>
 	</PropertyGroup>
 
+	<ItemGroup>
+		<ProjectReference Include="..\ECMJobRunner.Domain\ECMJobRunner.Domain.csproj" />
+	</ItemGroup>
+
+	<ItemGroup Condition="'$(TargetFramework)' == 'net480'">
+		<!-- AutoMapper for .NET Framework 4.8 -->
+		<PackageReference Include="AutoMapper" Version="10.1.1" />
+		<!-- MediatR for .NET Framework 4.8 -->
+		<PackageReference Include="MediatR" Version="9.0.0" />
+	</ItemGroup>
+
+	<ItemGroup Condition="'$(TargetFramework)' == 'net8.0'">
+		<!-- AutoMapper for .NET 8 -->
+		<PackageReference Include="AutoMapper" Version="13.0.1" />
+		<!-- MediatR for .NET 8 -->
+		<PackageReference Include="MediatR" Version="12.4.1" />
+	</ItemGroup>
+
 </Project>