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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

Folder Structure 

dotnet-course/
├── 00-introduction/
├── 01-csharp-fundamentals/
│   ├── topics/
│   ├── projects/
│   └── examples/
├── 02-aspnet-web-api/
│   ├── topics/
│   ├── projects/
│   └── examples/
├── 03-aspnet-mvc/
│   ├── topics/
│   ├── projects/
│   └── examples/
├── 04-razor-pages/
│   ├── topics/
│   ├── projects/
│   └── examples/
├── 05-blazor/
│   ├── topics/
│   ├── projects/
│   └── examples/
├── 06-additional-resources/
│   ├── topics/
│   └── resources.md
└── 07-conclusion/
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Each section contains:

  • topics/: Individual markdown files for each learning topic
  • projects/: Hands-on project guides with step-by-step instructions
  • examples/: Code examples and best practices demonstrations

How to Use This Course

For Complete Beginners

  1. Start with Section 0: Introduction
  2. Proceed sequentially through Section 1: C# Fundamentals
  3. Continue through each section in order
  4. Complete all hands-on projects
  5. Review examples to understand best practices

For Experienced Developers

  1. Assess your current knowledge using the prerequisites guide
  2. Skip sections you're already proficient in
  3. Focus on new technologies (Blazor, advanced MVC, etc.)
  4. Complete projects in areas where you need practice

For Educators/Trainers

  1. Use the structured curriculum as a foundation
  2. Adapt timelines based on your students' pace
  3. Supplement with additional exercises as needed
  4. Use projects as assessment tools

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

Getting Started

  1. Download this course
  2. Read the introduction section
  3. Set up your development environment
  4. Begin with Section 1: C# Fundamentals
  5. Follow the sequential structure for best results

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 organized 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! 🚀

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