Back-End Development with .NET

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Back-End Development with .NET

Name: Back-End Development with .NET
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Instructor: Microsoft

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

66 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

4 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

92%

Most learners liked this course

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Documentation
Category: Server Side
Category: Microsoft Copilot
Category: Back-End Web Development
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Programming Principles

Tools you'll learn

Category: ASP.NET
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: JSON
Category: Restful API
Category: C# (Programming Language)
Category: Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Application Frameworks
Category: Middleware

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26 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

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

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.

What's included

21 videos10 readings5 assignments1 ungraded lab1 plugin

21 videos Total 103 minutes

Course Introduction: Back-End Development with .NET 2 minutes
Instructor Introduction 2 minutes
The What’s What of the Course 3 minutes
Completing the Guided Labs 4 minutes
Introducing the AI Tool: Microsoft Copilot 3 minutes
How to Be Successful in This Program 5 minutes
Introduction to the Project 3 minutes
Introduction to .NET and Its Architecture 1 minute
A Day in the Life of a Back-End Engineer 9 minutes
Evolution of the .NET Platform 7 minutes
Cross-Platform Capabilities of .NET 6 minutes
Tools and Ecosystem in .NET 4 minutes
Overview of .NET Framework 4 minutes
Introduction to the Modern .NET Platform 4 minutes
C# Syntax Basics 6 minutes
Essential Features of C# 7 minutes
Hands-On Coding With C# 11 minutes
Introduction to NuGet and Package Management 8 minutes
Overview of Commonly Used .NET Libraries 7 minutes
Hands-On Implementation of .NET Libraries 6 minutes
Conclusion: Introduction to .NET and its Architecture 1 minute

10 readings Total 140 minutes

Course Syllabus: Back-End Development with .NET 10 minutes
Completing the Guided Labs 30 minutes
Microsoft Tools for Back-End Development 10 minutes
.Net Platform 10 minutes
Overview of .NET Framework 10 minutes
Modern .NET Platform 10 minutes
C# Syntax Basics 30 minutes
Essential Features of C# 10 minutes
You Try It! Hands-On Implementation of .NET Libraries - Answer Key 10 minutes
.NET LIbraries 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 125 minutes

Graded Quiz: Introduction to .NET and Its Architecture 50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Overview of the .NET Platform 20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Differences Between .NET Framework and .NET Platform 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to C# Syntax and Features 20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to NuGet and Package Management 20 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 60 minutes

You Try It! Hands-On Implementation of .NET Libraries 60 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Guided Lab: Hands-On Implementation of .NET Libraries 15 minutes

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.

What's included

19 videos9 readings6 assignments3 ungraded labs3 plugins

19 videos Total 161 minutes

Introduction: Building Web APIs with ASP.Net Core 2 minutes
Features of ASP.NET Core for Web API Development 5 minutes
Benefits of Using ASP.NET Core 5 minutes
Setting Up a Web API Project 7 minutes
Implementing Basic API Endpoints 22 minutes
Introduction to Routing 8 minutes
Advanced Routing Techniques 18 minutes
CRUD APIs 18 minutes
Configuring Middleware for API Requests 17 minutes
Creating and Exploring ASP.NET Core Web API 8 minutes
Concept of Dependency Injection 5 minutes
Implementing Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core 11 minutes
Testing with Dependency Injection 5 minutes
Routing, Attribute Routing, and Dependency Injection 5 minutes
Error Handling in ASP.NET Core 7 minutes
Logging Best Practices 6 minutes
Implementing Error Handling and Logging 7 minutes
ASP.NET Core Logging Providers & Framework 4 minutes
Conclusion: Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core 1 minute

9 readings Total 130 minutes

Introduction to ASP.NET Core 10 minutes
Setting Up a Web API Project 30 minutes
Implementing Basic API Endpoints 10 minutes
Routing and Attribute Routing 10 minutes
You Try It! Creating and Exploring ASP.NET Core Web API - Answer Key 10 minutes
Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core 30 minutes
You Try It! Routing, Attribute Routing, and Dependency Injection - Answer Key 10 minutes
Error Handling and Logging 10 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Error Handling and Logging - Answer Key 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 135 minutes

Graded Quiz: Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core 50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to ASP.NET Core 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Creating a Simple Web API 20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Routing and Attribute Routing 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core 20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Error Handling and Logging 15 minutes

3 ungraded labs Total 180 minutes

You Try It! Creating and Exploring ASP.NET Core Web API 60 minutes
You Try It! Routing, Attribute Routing, and Dependency Injection 60 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Error Handling and Logging 60 minutes

3 plugins Total 45 minutes

Guided Lab: Creating and Exploring ASP.NET Core Web API 15 minutes
Guided Lab: Routing, Attribute Routing, and Dependency Injection 15 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing Error Handling and Logging 15 minutes

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.

What's included

15 videos8 readings6 assignments3 ungraded labs3 plugins

15 videos Total 87 minutes

Introduction to Serialization & Deserialization 1 minute
The Concept of Serialization 4 minutes
Use Cases of Serialization 3 minutes
Serialization Techniques 4 minutes
Implementing Serialization in .NET 18 minutes
Implementing Serialization Techniques in .NET 6 minutes
Concept of Deserialization 3 minutes
Implementing Deserialization in .NET 15 minutes
Implementing Deserialization Techniques in .NET 8 minutes
Performance Impact of Serialization 4 minutes
Optimizing Serialization Performance 4 minutes
Security Risks in Serialization 3 minutes
Implementing Security Best Practices 4 minutes
Securing Serialization and Deserialization Processes 8 minutes
Conclusion: Serialization & Deserialization 1 minute

8 readings Total 160 minutes

Introduction to Serialization 10 minutes
Serializing Objects in .NET 30 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Serialization Techniques in .NET - Answer Key 10 minutes
Deserialization in .NET 30 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Deserialization Techniques in .NET - Answer Key 10 minutes
Performance Considerations of Serialization 30 minutes
Security Best Practices 30 minutes
You Try It! Securing Serialization and Deserialization Processes - Answer Key 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 130 minutes

Graded Quiz: Serialization & Deserialization 50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to Serialization 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Serializing Objects in .NET 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Deserialization in .NET 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Performance Considerations 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Security Best Practices 20 minutes

3 ungraded labs Total 180 minutes

You Try It! Implementing Serialization Techniques in .NET 60 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Deserialization Techniques in .NET 60 minutes
You Try It! Securing Serialization and Deserialization Processes 60 minutes

3 plugins Total 45 minutes

Guided Lab: Implementing Serialization Techniques in .NET 15 minutes
Guided Lab: Implementing Deserialization Techniques in .NET 15 minutes
Guided Lab: Securing Serialization and Deserialization Processes 15 minutes

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.

What's included

15 videos11 readings6 assignments3 ungraded labs3 plugins

15 videos Total 104 minutes

Introduction to Middleware and OpenAPI 2 minutes
Concept of Middleware 4 minutes
Middleware Pipeline 4 minutes
Built-in Middleware Components 5 minutes
Custom Middleware 14 minutes
Implementing Middleware Components 5 minutes
Introduction to OpenAPI and Swagger 5 minutes
Integrating Swagger with ASP.NET Core 14 minutes
Generating API Clients with Swagger 5 minutes
Customizing API Client Generation 20 minutes
Integrating Swagger and Generating API Clients 10 minutes
Designing Middleware for Performance 5 minutes
Securing Middleware 4 minutes
Designing and Securing Middleware Components 8 minutes
Conclusion: Middleware and OpenAPI 2 minutes

11 readings Total 210 minutes

Introduction to Middleware in ASP.NET Core 30 minutes
Built-in Middleware Components 30 minutes
Custom Middleware 10 minutes
You Try It! Implementing Middleware Components - Answer Key 10 minutes
OpenAPI (Swagger) Integration 30 minutes
Generating API Clients with Swagger 10 minutes
Customizing API Client Generation 30 minutes
You Try It! Integrating Swagger and Generating API Clients - Answer Key 10 minutes
Designing Middleware for Performance 30 minutes
Securing Middleware 10 minutes
You Try It! Designing and Securing Middleware Components - Answer Key 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 125 minutes

Graded Quiz: Middleware and OpenAPI 50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to Middleware in ASP.NET Core 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Common Middleware Components 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: OpenAPI (Swagger) Integration 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Generating API Clients with Swagger 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Best Practices for Middleware Design 15 minutes

3 ungraded labs Total 180 minutes

You Try It! Implementing Middleware Components 60 minutes
You Try It! Integrating Swagger and Generating API Clients 60 minutes
You Try It! Designing and Securing Middleware Components 60 minutes

3 plugins Total 45 minutes

Guided Lab: Implementing Middleware Components 15 minutes
Guided Lab: Integrating Swagger and Generating API Clients 15 minutes
Guided Lab: Designing and Securing Middleware Components 15 minutes

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.

What's included

11 videos1 reading3 assignments1 peer review

11 videos Total 93 minutes

Introduction to Microsoft Copilot 3 minutes
Benefits of Using Copilot 3 minutes
Generating Code Snippets with Copilot 12 minutes
Enhancing Existing API Code 14 minutes
Identifying Bugs with Copilot 11 minutes
Copilot-Assisted Debugging Techniques 6 minutes
Advanced Debugging with Copilot 13 minutes
Implementing Middleware Components 10 minutes
Managing Middleware Pipeline 7 minutes
Comprehensive Middleware Management 13 minutes
Course Conclusion 2 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Overview of Microsoft Copilot 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Activity 1: Writing and Enhancing API Code with Copilot 30 minutes
Activity 2: Debugging API Code with Copilot 30 minutes
Activity: Implementing and Managing Middleware with Copilot 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Project: Building a Simple API with Copilot 60 minutes

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