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Course Outline
Introduction to .NET 8
- Defining .NET: An overview and historical evolution.
- .NET 8 LTS features and platform support details.
- Installation of the SDK and essential development tools.
Getting Started with C# and Console Applications
- Understanding project structure and executing CLI commands.
- Working with types, methods, and control flow mechanisms.
- Applying object-oriented programming principles in C#.
Building Web Applications with ASP.NET Core 8
- Creating and executing a basic web application.
- Managing routing, middleware, and services.
- Introduction to Razor Pages and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern.
Data Access with Entity Framework Core
- Configuring a database context.
- Utilising LINQ and managing data models.
- Implementing migrations and performing CRUD operations.
Dependency Injection and Configuration
- Utilising the built-in dependency injection framework.
- Working with appsettings.json and environment variables.
- Understanding service lifetimes and modular architecture.
API Development with Minimal APIs
- Adhering to RESTful principles and designing endpoints.
- Employing attributes and route parameters.
- Testing APIs using Postman or Swagger.
Testing and Debugging in .NET
- Conducting unit tests with xUnit.
- Exploring integration testing approaches.
- Mastering debugging techniques within Visual Studio.
Application Deployment and Cross-Platform Publishing
- Publishing .NET 8 applications, distinguishing between self-contained and framework-dependent deployments.
- Deployment strategies for Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
- Using Visual Studio and CLI tools for packaging and releasing applications.
Summary and Next Steps
- Recapping the key concepts and tools covered throughout the course.
- Suggesting recommended practice paths and learning resources.
- Providing an overview of emerging topics, including .NET 9 previews, Blazor, and microservices.
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of programming concepts, including variables, loops, and functions.
- Some prior experience with an object-oriented language, such as C#, Java, or Python.
- While familiarity with command-line tools is advantageous, it is not a mandatory prerequisite.
Audience
- Developers who are new to the .NET ecosystem.
- Programmers transitioning from other languages to C# and .NET.
- Technical teams working on cross-platform applications using modern .NET technologies.
21 Hours
Testimonials (2)
Interactivity and on-the-fly code solutions
Eduard-Emanuel Zaharia - Kruk Italia
Course - Advanced Blazor
chance to do hands-on and patience of trainer
