Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core — PickAClass
★ 4.3 (3) ⏱ 3h 15m 📚 30 lessons

Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core

Build scalable web applications and secure APIs using professional .NET patterns and SOLID principles.

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Building high-performance web applications requires a deep understanding of modern framework architecture and professional coding standards. This text-based course provides a clear path to mastering the tools needed for enterprise-grade software development. You will transform from a learner into a developer capable of architecting robust systems. By studying written explanations and analyzing code examples, you will gain the confidence to build, secure, and test complex web applications used in the industry today. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of ASP.NET Core, including dependency injection and the request pipeline. - Build dynamic web interfaces using the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern. - Create high-performance RESTful services using both controllers and modern Minimal APIs. - Manage data persistence and database relationships with Entity Framework Core. - Implement secure authentication and authorization using the Identity framework. - Apply SOLID principles to write clean, maintainable, and professional code. - Practice automated unit testing to ensure software quality and reliability. The course begins with essential terminology and foundational concepts before moving into practical implementation and architectural design. You will progress through logical modules that cover everything from basic routing to advanced security patterns through detailed written walkthroughs. This course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding of programming who want to specialize in web development. No prior experience with web frameworks is required. Start reading today to build your foundation in professional web development.

Course contents

6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h 15m

1 Foundations & Architecture
Understand how ASP.NET Core works under the hood.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Introduction to ASP.NET Core Architecture
    Overview of the cross-platform framework and its modular design.
    6 min
  2. The Request Pipeline
    How HTTP requests travel through the application.
    7 min
  3. Working with Middleware
    Using and creating components that handle requests and responses.
    6 min
  4. Dependency Injection Explained
    Managing object lifetimes and decoupling components.
    7 min
  5. Configuring the Application Host
    Setting up services and the app builder in Program.cs.
    6 min
2 Web UI with MVC
Build dynamic web pages using the Model-View-Controller pattern.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The MVC Pattern
    Separating concerns between data, logic, and presentation.
    6 min
  2. Routing Fundamentals
    Mapping URLs to specific controller actions.
    7 min
  3. Controllers and Actions
    Handling user input and returning appropriate responses.
    6 min
  4. Razor Views & Layouts
    Creating dynamic HTML using C# syntax in views.
    7 min
  5. Models and Data Binding
    Passing data from forms to controllers efficiently.
    6 min
3 Building RESTful APIs
Create high-performance services for modern clients.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Principles of REST
    Understanding resources, verbs, and statelessness.
    6 min
  2. API Controllers
    Building data-centric endpoints with the [ApiController] attribute.
    7 min
  3. Status Codes and Content Negotiation
    Returning proper HTTP responses and JSON formatting.
    6 min
  4. Introduction to Minimal APIs
    Building lightweight endpoints with minimal boilerplate.
    7 min
  5. Minimal APIs vs Controllers
    Choosing the right approach for your service architecture.
    6 min
4 Data Persistence with EF Core
Connect your application to a database.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Intro to Entity Framework Core
    Understanding the Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) concept.
    7 min
  2. DbContext and Migrations
    Defining your schema and keeping the database in sync.
    7 min
  3. CRUD Operations
    Performing Create, Read, Update, and Delete actions.
    6 min
  4. Modeling Database Relationships
    Configuring One-to-Many and Many-to-Many associations.
    7 min
  5. LINQ for Data Access
    Writing C# queries to fetch and filter data.
    6 min
5 Security & Identity
Protect your application and manage users.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. The Identity Framework
    Setting up the built-in user management system.
    7 min
  2. Implementing Authentication
    Verifying user identity via login and cookies.
    7 min
  3. Role-Based Authorization
    Restricting access based on user groups.
    6 min
  4. Claims and Policy-Based Security
    Fine-grained access control for complex requirements.
    6 min
6 Professional Standards & Testing
Write clean, maintainable, and reliable code.
6 lessons · 40 min
  1. SOLID: Single Responsibility
    Ensuring each class has only one reason to change.
    6 min
  2. SOLID: Open/Closed and Liskov
    Designing for extension and proper inheritance.
    7 min
  3. SOLID: Interface Segregation and DI
    Using abstractions to keep code flexible.
    6 min
  4. Introduction to Unit Testing
    The importance of automated quality assurance.
    7 min
  5. Testing with xUnit and Moq
    Writing tests and isolating logic from dependencies.
    7 min
  6. Architecting for the Enterprise
    Bringing it all together into a professional project structure.
    7 min
Final project

Enterprise Task Management System

Build a secure, database-driven Task Management API and Web Portal using MVC, Minimal APIs, and EF Core, following SOLID principles.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Reviews (3)

Mariana Castillo PE Verified learner
★ 4 · September 26, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

Ananya Reddy SG
★ 4 · September 20, 2026

Good foundational material. I appreciated the structured approach, although I wish there had been a few more real-world case studies.

Kebebew Tadese ET Verified learner
★ 5 · July 5, 2026

Solid course. It covered the essentials well, and the structure was logical. Could have used a few more practical application examples, but overall a good learning tool.

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