Modern C# and .NET Tutorial: Cross-Platform Basics

This course introduces modern C# and .NET, covering everything from setup to building full-featured web apps using OOP, data access tools, and modern development features.

Intermediate

304 Lessons

40h

Certificate of Completion

This course introduces modern C# and .NET, covering everything from setup to building full-featured web apps using OOP, data access tools, and modern development features.

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This course includes

354 Playgrounds

86 Quizzes

This course includes

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86 Quizzes

Course Overview

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to C# and the .NET platform, designed to help you build cross-platform applications from the ground up. You’ll start by setting up your development environment and learning the fundamentals of the C# language, including syntax, control flow, exception handling, and object-oriented programming. Next, you’ll explore practical development techniques like working with files and streams, implementing serialization, and using debugging tools. You’ll also learn to a...Show More

What You'll Learn

An understanding of C# basics, including language constructs, flow control, and exception handling

The ability to write reusable code using object-oriented programming and debugging tools

Familiarity with Entity Framework Core and LINQ for data access and manipulation

The ability to build web applications and user interfaces with ASP.NET Core and Blazor

What You'll Learn

An understanding of C# basics, including language constructs, flow control, and exception handling

Course Content

Introduction

Master modern C# and .NET 7 for cross-platform application development.

Introduction to the Course

Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!

Explore modern .NET development, tools, and building console applications across platforms.

Introduction: Hello, C# Welcome, .NET Selection of Optimal Tools and Application Types Understanding .NET Framework and Core Deploying Cross-Platform Understanding the Journey to One .NET and .NET Support What Is Different About Modern .NET?.NET Standards, Intermediate Language, and .NET Technologies Building Console Apps in Windows Using Visual Studio Understanding Top Level Programs Working with Multiple Projects in Visual Studio Building Console App Using Visual Studio Code Compiling and Running the Code Using the Dotnet CLI Working with Multiple Projects in Visual Studio Code Exploring Code Using .NET Interactive Notebooks Reviewing the Folders and Files for Project and Looking for Help Quiz: Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!Summary: Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!

Speaking C#

Explore C# fundamentals, including syntax, variables, and asynchronous programming techniques.

Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling Exception

Master essential C# programming concepts, including control flow, operators, and exception handling.

Introduction: Control Flow, Convert Types, and Handle Exceptions Unary and Binary Operators Assignment and Logical Operators Bitwise, Binary Shift, and Miscellaneous Operators Understanding Selection Statement Understanding Iteration Statements Storing Multiple Values in Array Casting and Converting Between Types Handling Exception Checking for Overflow Challenge: Loops, Operators, and Exception Handling Solution: Loops, Operators, and Exception Handling Quiz: Controlling Flow, Converting Types, Handling Exception Summary: Controlling Flow, Converting Types, Handling Exception

Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions

Master function writing, debugging, and testing for robust C# applications.

Introduction: Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions Code Reusability and Organization Generating Time Table in C#Function Basics: Parameter, Arguments, and Returning Values Converting Numbers from Cardinal to Ordinal Calculating Factorial with Recursion Documenting Function with XML Comments and Lambda Usage Debugging During Development and Setting Breakpoint Navigating with the Debugger Toolbar and Debugging Windows Customizing Breakpoint Hot Reloading During Development Logging During Development and Runtime Switching Trace Level Unit Testing Throwing and Catching Exceptions in Functions Challenge: Prime Factor Solution: Prime Factor Quiz: Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions Summary: Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions

Building Your Own Types with Object-Oriented Programming

21 Lessons

Master object-oriented programming in C# by creating custom types and utilizing modern features.

Implementing Interfaces and Inheriting Classes

25 Lessons

Master essential C# concepts, including interfaces, inheritance, generics, and memory management.

Packaging and Distributing .NET Types

17 Lessons

Master packaging, deploying, and distributing .NET applications across platforms effectively.

Working with Common .NET Types

19 Lessons

Explore essential .NET types for data manipulation, including numbers, text, and collections.

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Working with Files, Streams, and Serialization

17 Lessons

Master essential file handling, data manipulation, and serialization techniques in C#.

11.

Working with Data Using Entity Framework Core

22 Lessons

Master data management with Entity Framework Core, covering models, queries, and transactions.

12.

Querying and Manipulating Data Using LINQ

21 Lessons

Master efficient data querying and manipulation using LINQ's powerful features.

13.

Introducing Web Development Using ASP.NET Core

13 Lessons

Explore ASP.NET Core's features, project structuring, and entity model development for web applications.

14.

Building Websites Using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages

17 Lessons

Master web development with ASP.NET Core Razor Pages, focusing on dynamic content and security.

15.

Building Websites Using the Model-View-Controller Pattern

25 Lessons

Master building complex websites with ASP.NET Core MVC, focusing on scalability and customization.

16.

Building and Consuming Web Services

18 Lessons

Master building and consuming web services with ASP.NET Core and Minimal APIs.

17.

Building User Interfaces Using Blazor

16 Lessons

Explore Blazor for building interactive web applications with C# across server and client environments.

18.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Congratulations on mastering essential skills for modern cross-platform C# and .NET development.

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