ASP.NET Core MVC Programming Roadmap

Master how to build modern, robust web applications using C# with the ASP.NET Core MVC framework.

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Stage Main Topic Content & Learning Activities Objectives & Deliverables
1 Fundamentals
  • C# Basics & OOP
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Basic Web Knowledge
  • Basic SQL
  • Ensure prerequisite knowledge.
2 Intro to ASP.NET Core MVC
  • What is the MVC Pattern?
  • Create Your First Project
  • Folder Structure
  • Request Lifecycle
  • Understand the structure and workflow of an MVC project.
3 Model
  • Creating Model Classes
  • Data Annotations
  • Validation
  • Define the data structure and business rules.
4 View
  • Razor Syntax
  • Layouts
  • Partial Views
  • Tag Helpers
  • Build dynamic and reusable user interfaces.
5 Controller
  • Routing
  • Action Methods & Results
  • Passing Data to Views
  • Model Binding
  • Handle user requests and coordinate the application.
6 Entity Framework Core
  • Intro to EF Core
  • DbContext and DbSet
  • Migrations
  • CRUD Operations
  • Interact with the database using C# objects.
7 Advanced Concepts
  • Dependency Injection (DI)
  • Middleware
  • Configuration
  • Areas
  • Build flexible and maintainable applications.
8 Security
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Protection Against Attacks
  • Protect the web application from common threats.
9 Testing
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Ensure the quality and reliability of the application.
10 Deployment
  • IIS
  • Azure App Service
  • Docker
  • Deploy your application to a production environment.

Core Mindsets for ASP.NET Core Developers

1. MVC Mindset - Clear Separation

Always keep Model, View, and Controller with distinct responsibilities. This makes the code easier to read, maintain, and test.

2. Leverage the .NET Ecosystem

ASP.NET Core is built on powerful principles like Dependency Injection and Middleware. Learn to leverage them to write flexible and scalable code.

3. Security by Default

Think about security from the beginning, not as an add-on. Understand authentication, authorization, and how to prevent common web attacks.

4. The UI is Interactive

Use the power of Razor, Tag Helpers, and JavaScript to create rich and interactive user experiences, not just static pages displaying data.