What Is Programming? And How To Get Started
January 28, 2025
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This course focuses on UI/UX design principles and their application in Blazor Pages. You'll learn to create responsive, user-centered designs, leveraging Microsoft Copilot to enhance CSS, generate design suggestions, and improve workflows.
By the end of this program, you will be able to… Define the basic concepts and features of Blazor, Blazor components, data binding, and rendering models. Describe the steps to create and configure Blazor projects, parent-child component communication, routing and navigation techniques, and advanced component techniques. Explain how to run and debug Blazor applications, lifecycle methods, event handling, state management, and hybrid rendering approaches. Develop a Blazor project with Microsoft Copilot, including writing, debugging, and optimizing Blazor code.
This module provides an introduction to Blazor and its key features. You’ll start by learning the basic concepts of Blazor and what makes it unique. Then, you’ll go through the steps to create a new Blazor project from scratch. Next, you’ll learn how to configure project settings and dependencies to set up your project properly. Finally, you’ll explore how to run and debug Blazor applications to ensure everything works smoothly. By the end, you’ll have the foundational skills to start building and troubleshooting Blazor applications.
22 videos10 readings5 assignments1 ungraded lab1 plugin
This module introduces Blazor components and how to work with them. You’ll learn about the different types of components and their purposes. Then, you’ll explore lifecycle methods to control what components do at different stages. You’ll also see how parent and child components share data and learn how to create reusable components to save time. Finally, you’ll discover advanced techniques to make components even more powerful. By the end, you’ll know how to build clean and efficient Blazor apps using components.
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This module covers the essential skills for building Blazor applications. You’ll start by learning about data binding, which connects your app’s data to the user interface. Next, you’ll explore how to handle events like button clicks and user actions. You’ll also learn about routing and navigation to move between pages in your app. The module will explain state management, which helps keep track of data as users interact with your app. Finally, you’ll discover the best form handling and validation practices to ensure smooth and accurate user input. By the end, you’ll be ready to build interactive and reliable Blazor applications.
19 videos9 readings6 assignments2 ungraded labs2 plugins
This module explores Blazor's rendering models and their use cases. You’ll start by learning how server-side and client-side rendering differ. Then, you’ll dive into server-side Blazor, understanding its concepts and when to use it. Next, you’ll discover client-side Blazor (Blazor WebAssembly) and its key use cases. The module also covers hybrid rendering approaches that combine the strengths of both models. Finally, you’ll learn about performance considerations for building efficient and responsive Blazor applications. By the end, you’ll understand how to choose and optimize the right rendering model for your projects.
19 videos8 readings6 assignments2 ungraded labs2 plugins
This module focuses on using Microsoft Copilot to streamline Blazor development. You’ll start by learning how Copilot can assist in creating Blazor pages. Then, you’ll explore how to use it to write Blazor code efficiently and debug applications to fix issues quickly. You’ll also discover how Copilot helps optimize Blazor code for better performance. Finally, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to develop a complete Blazor project with the help of Microsoft Copilot. By the end, you’ll be equipped to leverage Copilot as a powerful tool for building and improving Blazor applications.
13 videos3 assignments1 peer review
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