Back-End Development with .NET

Overview

This course focuses on back-end development using the .NET framework. It equips you with the essential skills to build, manage, and optimize server-side applications efficiently. By the end of the course, you will be able to… Describe the features and functionalities of the .NET Framework, the differences between .NET Core and .NET Framework, and common libraries and packages used in .NET development Explain the steps to set up the development environment for .NET, create a simple web API with ASP.NET Core, and integrate OpenAPI (Swagger) with ASP.NET Core Define the basic syntax and features of C# in the context of .NET, and the importance and process of serialization and deserialization in .NET Develop an API project with Microsoft Copilot, including writing, debugging, and implementing API code and middleware components

Syllabus

Introduction to .NET and Its Architecture

In this module, you'll explore the features and functionalities of the .NET platform, and compare the .NET Framework with the modern .NET platform. You'll also learn the basic syntax and key features of C# in the context of .NET, and identify common libraries and packages used in .NET development. By the end, you'll have a strong foundation in .NET and C# for application development.

Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core

In this module, you'll explore the features and benefits of ASP.NET Core for web API development and learn how to create a simple web API. You'll also cover routing and attribute routing, understand dependency injection, and learn error handling and logging best practices to build efficient and maintainable APIs.

Serialization & Deserialization

In this module, you'll learn about serialization in .NET and why it's important. You'll explore how to serialize and deserialize objects effectively, and understand performance considerations for these processes. Finally, you'll cover security best practices to ensure safe serialization and deserialization in your applications.

Middleware and OpenAPI

In this module, you'll learn about middleware and its role in ASP.NET Core applications. You'll explore common middleware components, and how to integrate OpenAPI (Swagger) for API documentation. You'll also cover the process of generating API clients using Swagger and identify best practices for designing middleware in ASP.NET Core.

Using Microsoft Copilot for developing APIs

In this module, you'll explore the features and functionalities of Microsoft Copilot for API development. You'll learn how to use Copilot to write and debug API code, as well as implement middleware components. Finally, you'll apply Copilot in a comprehensive API development project, leveraging its capabilities to streamline your workflow.