Comprehensive .NET Development Course

Overview

This course contains a complete learning path for .NET development, structured from beginner to expert levels. The course is organized into 7 main sections with detailed topics, hands-on projects, and examples in each section.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced developer looking to expand your .NET skills, this course provides a structured approach to mastering .NET development technologies.

Note: This course is regularly updated with new content, improvements, and additional resources. Check back frequently for the latest materials.

Course Structure

Section 0: Introduction - Completed

• Course overview and learning approach
• Development environment setup guide
• Prerequisites and system requirements

Section 1: C# Fundamentals (6-8 weeks) - Completed

Foundational C# programming skills needed for all .NET development:

• Variables, data types, and operators
• Control flow statements
• Object-oriented programming
• Exception handling
• LINQ and collections
• Asynchronous programming

Section 2: ASP.NET Web API (6-8 weeks) - Completed

Building RESTful services and APIs:

• REST principles and HTTP protocols
• Controllers and routing
• Data transfer objects
• Entity Framework Core integration
• Authentication and authorization

Section 3: ASP.NET MVC (6-8 weeks) - Coming Soon

Traditional web applications with server-side rendering:

• MVC architecture pattern
• Razor view engine
• Model binding and validation
• Authentication in MVC
• Client-side integration

Section 4: Razor Pages (4-6 weeks) - Coming Soon

Page-centric web development approach:

• Page models and handlers
• Data binding and validation
• Security implementation
• AJAX integration

Section 5: Blazor (8-10 weeks) - Coming Soon

Component-based web UI development:

• Component architecture
• Blazor Server vs WebAssembly
• State management
• JavaScript interop
• Authentication in Blazor

Section 6: Additional Resources (2 weeks) - Coming Soon

Modern development practices:

• Git and version control
• Testing strategies
• Cloud deployment
• Containerization with Docker
• Microservices architecture

Section 7: Conclusion - Completed

• Next steps in your .NET journey
• Certification paths
• Professional development resources

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• Willingness to learn programming concepts
• A computer with at least 4GB RAM and 10GB free disk space
• Windows, macOS, or Linux operating system

Required Software

• .NET SDK (latest LTS version)
• Visual Studio Code or Visual Studio
• Git for version control
• Web browser for testing applications

Time Commitment

The complete course requires approximately 35-45 weeks (8-11 months) to complete thoroughly:

• 3-6 hours per week recommended
• Each section includes estimated completion times
• Projects may require additional time for exploration

Learning Approach

This course follows a hands-on, practical approach:

1. Read First: Go through topic explanations before attempting projects
2. Code Along: Type out examples rather than copying and pasting
3. Practice: Modify examples to test your understanding
4. Build Projects: Complete all hands-on projects thoroughly
5. Review: Revisit topics and projects as needed

Accessing the Course with Obsidian

This course is designed to work seamlessly with Obsidian, a powerful knowledge management tool. To access the course using Obsidian:

1. Install Obsidian from obsidian.md
2. Open Obsidian and select "Open folder as vault"
3. Choose the dotnet-course directory from this course
4. The course content will be organised as a graph of interconnected notes
5. Use Obsidian's features like backlinks, tags, and canvas for enhanced learning

Support

If you need help during the course, here’s how to get support:

1. 📖 Start with the course documentation
   Most common questions are already explained in detail.
2. 🛠 Review the examples and project guides
   Walk through the provided code samples before reaching out.
3. 🌐 Join the .NET community
   Explore forums (Stack Overflow, Reddit, official .NET Discord/Slack) and social media groups for peer discussions.
4. 📧 Contact me directly
   For course‑specific questions, feedback, or clarifications, email me at:
   neerajshdev@gmail.com

💡 Tip: Please check the documentation and examples first before emailing, so we can keep communication focused and efficient.

Happy coding! 🚀