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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to .NET 8

  • Defining .NET: An overview of its history and evolution.
  • Key .NET 8 LTS features and supported platforms.
  • Installing the SDK and setting up development tools.

Getting Started with C# and Console Applications

  • Understanding project structure and using CLI commands.
  • Utilizing types, methods, and control flow structures.
  • Applying object-oriented programming principles in C#.

Building Web Applications with ASP.NET Core 8

  • Creating and executing a basic web application.
  • Configuring routing, middleware, and services.
  • Getting acquainted with Razor Pages and MVC patterns.

Data Access with Entity Framework Core

  • Establishing a database context.
  • Utilizing LINQ and managing data models.
  • Executing migrations and CRUD operations.

Dependency Injection and Configuration

  • Leveraging the built-in dependency injection framework.
  • Managing configuration via appsettings.json and environment variables.
  • Understanding service lifetimes and modular architecture.

API Development with Minimal APIs

  • Applying RESTful principles and designing endpoints.
  • Using attributes and route parameters effectively.
  • Testing APIs with tools like Postman or Swagger.

Testing and Debugging in .NET

  • Performing unit testing with xUnit.
  • Approaches for integration testing.
  • Debugging techniques within Visual Studio.

Application Deployment and Cross-Platform Publishing

  • Publishing .NET 8 applications (choosing between self-contained and framework-dependent modes).
  • Exploring deployment options for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Packaging and releasing applications using Visual Studio and CLI tools.

Summary and Next Steps

  • Review of key concepts and tools covered throughout the course.
  • Suggested practice paths and additional learning resources.
  • An overview of emerging topics, including .NET 9 preview, Blazor, and microservices.

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of programming concepts, including variables, loops, and functions.
  • Basic experience with any object-oriented language, such as C#, Java, or Python.
  • Knowledge of command-line tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

Target Audience

  • Developers newly entering the .NET ecosystem.
  • Programmers transitioning from other languages to C#/.NET.
  • Technical teams aiming to build cross-platform applications using modern .NET.

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