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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to .NET 8

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

Getting Started with C# and Console Applications

  • Understanding project structure and CLI commands.
  • Exploring 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.
  • An introduction to Razor Pages and MVC patterns.

Data Access with Entity Framework Core

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

Dependency Injection and Configuration

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

API Development with Minimal APIs

  • Applying RESTful principles and designing endpoints.
  • Utilizing attributes and route parameters.
  • Testing APIs using Postman or Swagger.

Testing and Debugging in .NET

  • Conducting unit tests with xUnit.
  • Exploring integration testing approaches.
  • Employing debugging techniques within Visual Studio.

Application Deployment and Cross-Platform Publishing

  • Publishing .NET 8 applications (comparing self-contained vs. framework-dependent modes).
  • Deployment strategies for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Using Visual Studio and CLI tools for packaging and release.

Summary and Next Steps

  • A recap of the key concepts and tools covered in the course.
  • Recommended practice paths and learning resources.
  • An overview of emerging topics, including .NET 9 preview, Blazor, and microservices.

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of programming concepts, including variables, loops, and functions.
  • Some exposure to an object-oriented programming language, such as C#, Java, or Python.
  • Familiarity with command-line tools is advantageous but not mandatory.

Target Audience

  • Developers entering the .NET ecosystem for the first time.
  • Programmers transitioning from other languages to C# or .NET.
  • Technical teams focused on building cross-platform applications with modern .NET technologies.

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