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Visual Studio for Modern .NET Applications

A beginner's guide to building robust, cross-platform applications using Visual Studio and the .NET framework.

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About this course

Are you ready to embark on a journey into professional application development? This course provides a foundational understanding of Visual Studio and the .NET framework, empowering you to design, build, and deploy versatile applications across different platforms. By the end of this course, you will possess the core skills to confidently approach modern software development challenges. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental concepts of the .NET ecosystem and C# language. - Set up your development environment using Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. - Write structured and efficient code for console and web applications. - Apply modern programming patterns, including asynchronous operations with async/await. - Develop cross-platform applications leveraging the power of .NET. - Practice essential testing principles to build reliable and maintainable software. - Manage project dependencies and configurations effectively. Starting with core terminology and environment setup, the course progresses through C# fundamentals, project structure, and practical application development, culminating in deployment considerations. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior programming experience, offering a clear path into software development. Begin your journey to becoming a proficient .NET developer today.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 2m

1 The World of .NET
Understand the ecosystem and prepare the development environment. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. What is the .NET Ecosystem?
    An overview of .NET, .NET Core, and how they power modern apps.    6 min
  2. Installing Visual Studio
    Step-by-step guide to setting up the full IDE for professional work.    7 min
  3. Setting up Visual Studio Code
    Configuring a lightweight editor for cross-platform development.    6 min
  4. Your First 'Hello World'
    Creating and running your very first program to verify the setup.    5 min
  5. The .NET CLI Basics
    Learning how to use terminal commands to manage your projects.    6 min
2 C# Language Essentials
Master the core syntax and logic of the C# language. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Variables and Data Types
    How to store and manipulate different kinds of information in C#.    7 min
  2. Control Flow and Logic
    Using if-statements and loops to make your code smart.    7 min
  3. Methods and Reusable Code
    Organizing logic into functions to avoid repetition.    7 min
  4. Classes and Objects
    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) fundamentals.    7 min
  5. Handling Errors
    Using try-catch blocks to prevent your app from crashing.    6 min
3 Project Management & Tools
Learn how to organize code and manage external libraries. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Anatomy of a .NET Project
    Understanding folders, files, and the .csproj project file.    6 min
  2. Managing Dependencies with NuGet
    How to find and install external libraries to extend functionality.    6 min
  3. The Solution Explorer
    Navigating complex projects efficiently within Visual Studio.    5 min
  4. Configurations with appsettings.json
    Storing application settings and secrets outside of the code.    6 min
  5. Debugging Like a Pro
    Using breakpoints and watchers to find and fix bugs.    7 min
4 Building Applications
Develop functional console and web-based software. 4 lessons · 27 min
  1. Creating a Console Application
    Building a command-line tool that interacts with user input.    7 min
  2. Intro to ASP.NET Core Web Apps
    Setting up your first web server and understanding its lifecycle.    7 min
  3. Routing and Controllers
    How to map URLs to specific actions in your web application.    7 min
  4. Serving Data to the Browser
    Returning JSON and HTML responses from your web API.    6 min
5 Modern Patterns & Quality
Implement asynchronous logic and ensure code reliability. 5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Why Asynchronous Programming?
    Understanding why we need non-blocking code for performance.    6 min
  2. Implementing Async and Await
    Writing asynchronous methods to keep your apps responsive.    7 min
  3. Testing Principles
    Introduction to the 'Arrange-Act-Assert' pattern in testing.    6 min
  4. Writing Unit Tests with xUnit
    Creating automated tests to verify your logic works correctly.    7 min
  5. Refactoring for Maintainability
    Cleaning up code to make it easier for others to read.    6 min
6 Cross-platform & Deployment
Prepare your application for various platforms and users. 5 lessons · 29 min
  1. Cross-platform Development Concepts
    How .NET allows the same code to run on Windows, Linux, and macOS.    5 min
  2. Introduction to .NET MAUI
    A glimpse into building mobile and desktop apps from one codebase.    6 min
  3. Deployment Considerations
    What you need to know before sending your app to production.    6 min
  4. Publishing Your Application
    Creating a standalone executable or web package for users.    7 min
  5. Course Wrap-up and Next Steps
    Reviewing what we've learned and where to go from here.    5 min
Final project

The 'Universal Task Tracker'

You will build a Task Management system consisting of a shared logic library, a Console interface for quick entries, and a Web API for remote access. You will include unit tests for the logic and use async/await for data operations.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
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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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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