Master ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework to build modern, dynamic web applications. This course starts with the fundamentals of .NET, MVC architecture, and environment setup, then guides you through GitHub integration, database configuration with Entity Framework, service layer development, and user authentication. With hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical experience in creating full-fledged applications. Advanced modules cover deployment to IIS and Microsoft Azure, as well as optimization strategies for different environments. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills to design, develop, and deploy robust ASP.NET Core applications ready for real-world use.
Who should take this Course?
The ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Online Course is designed for web developers, software engineers, and programmers who want to build modern, scalable, and data-driven applications using Microsoft’s latest technologies. It is equally valuable for students, IT professionals, and aspiring full-stack developers looking to strengthen their backend development skills, integrate databases seamlessly, and gain hands-on experience with ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework.
What you will learn
Integrate and manage GitHub for source control in ASP.NET Core projects.
Implement authentication and authorization features using ASP.NET Core Identity.
Deploy web applications to IIS and Microsoft Azure.
Apply best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
Utilize dependency injection for improved code modularity and maintainability.
Refactor and structure applications using advanced architectural patterns.
Course Outline
Introduction
Introduction
Getting Started with ASP.NET Core
What is .NET?
What is ASP.NET Core?
What Will You Learn in this Course?
What We Are Building
Environment Configuration
Section Overview
Install Visual Studio (Windows Only)
Tour Visual Studio
Install Visual Studio Code and .NET SDK (Any OS)
Visual Studio Code Tour
Section Review
Project Setup and Configurations
Section Overview
Create ASP.NET Core Web Application Project (Visual Studio)
Create ASP.NET Core Web Application Project (Visual Studio Code)
Understanding the MVC Pattern
What Are Views?
Testing with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
What are Controllers?
Explore Controllers
What are Models?
Explore Models
Important Files and Concepts
Review Application Logs and Launch Settings
Activity: Create New View, Model and Controller
Good Practices and Recommendations
Section Review
Introducing Source Control Management (GitHub)
Section Overview
What is Source Control Management?
Introducing Git and GitHub
Setup a GitHub Account
Add Project to Source Control (Visual Studio)
Add Project to Source Control (Visual Studio Code)
Understanding Git Operations (Commits, Push, and Pull)
Section Review
Modifying the Website Layout
Section Overview
Understanding the Layout File
Exploring Static Files and Assets
Exploring the Bootstrap Framework
Modifying the Layout File
Review and Add Changes to GitHub
Section Review
Database Setup (Entity Framework, Tables, and Migrations and Data Seeding)
Section Overview
What is Entity Framework Core?
Review EF Core in Project (Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code)
Review Database Context Class
Understanding Connection Strings
What are Migrations?
Adding a Migration
Create Database from Migration
Resource: Setup Microsoft SQL Server with Docker
Best Practices and Recommendations
Section Review
Leave Type Management Module
Section Overview
Module Overview and Requirements
Create Leave Type Table (Model, Migration, and Database Update)
Explore Scaffolding and Functionality
Review Scaffolded Index View and Action
Understanding Dependency Injection
Understanding Asynchronous Programming
Review Scaffolded Create View and Action
Understanding Form Bindings and Controls
Review Scaffolded Details View and Action
Review Scaffolded Edit View and Action
Review Scaffolded Delete View and Action
Activity: Complete Full End to End CRUD Testing
Activity: Beautify Module Pages
Review and Add Changes to GitHub
Section Review
Using View Models and Mappers
Section Overview
What are View Models?
Refactor Index with View Model
Why Use a Mapper?
Setup and Use AutoMapper
Refactor Details with View Model
Understanding Validation
Refactor Create with View Model
Adding Validation Rules
Refactor Edit with View Model
Activity: Setup Base Class and Change Labels
Activity: Validate If Name Already Exists in Database
Section Review
Implementing a Service Layer
Section Overview
What is a Service Layer?
Service Layer vs Repository and Unit of Work Patterns
Adding the Service Layer (Implementation)
Adding the Service Layer (Contract and Implementation)
Understanding Dependency Injection Methods
Refactor Controller to Use Service
Activity: Test Refactored Application
Review and Add Changes to GitHub
Section Review
User Authentication and Authorization
Section Overview
Module Overview and Requirements
Understanding Authentication and Authorization
Understanding ASP.NET Core Identity Features
Activity: Testing Registration and Login
Seeding Default Data
Scaffolding Identity Pages
What are Razor Pages?
Activity: Review Login Razor Page
Customize User Record and Update Database
Customize Registration Process
Assign Roles to Users at Registration
Bug Fix: Null Exception from Invalid Registration
Implement Email Service
Restrict Features Based on User
Review and Add Changes to GitHub
Section Review
Leave Allocation Module
Section Overview
Module Overview and Requirements
Database Relationships Overview
Entity Framework Core and Relationships
Create Leave Allocation Module Data Models
Create Migration and Update Database
Add Period Management Module
Setup Leave Allocation Service
Setup Employee Allocation Logic
Setup Employee Allocation at Registration
Setup Leave Get Allocation Logic
Setup Leave Allocation Controller
Implement Employee Leave Allocation Queries
Setup Employee Leave Allocation View
Activity: Test and Refactor Employee Allocations
Setup Employee Leave Allocation Admin View - Part 1
Setup Employee Leave Allocation Admin View - Part 2
Activity: Test and Refactor Admin Allocation
Setup Employee Leave Allocation - Admin Override
Activity: Test and Refactor Admin Allocation Edit
Section Review
Employee Leave Requests Module
Section Overview
Module Requirements
Create Leave Requests Data Model
Add Entity Configurations and Data Seeding
Create Controller, Service, and View Models
Create Leave Request (View and View Model)
Adding Select List and Form Changes
Create Leave Request (Queries and Logic)
Add Leave Request Validation Logic
Using IValidatableObject
Activity: Test and Refactor Add Leave Request
Employee Leave Request List (View and View Models)
