Introduction
ASP.NET Core is a powerful, open-source web framework used for building modern, scalable web applications. This course is designed to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to build dynamic and high-performance web applications using ASP.NET Core. You will learn about the core features of ASP.NET Core, including its architecture, middleware, dependency injection, and routing.

Throughout the course, you will also explore key web development concepts such as creating RESTful APIs, working with databases, handling authentication and authorization, and deploying applications to cloud platforms. By the end of this course, you’ll have the necessary skills to create modern, production-ready web applications with ASP.NET Core.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of C# programming language
• Familiarity with web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to ASP.NET Core Fundamentals
   1.1 What is ASP.NET Core?
   1.2 Benefits of Using ASP.NET Core for Web Development
   1.3 Key Features of ASP.NET Core Framework
   1.4 ASP.NET Core vs. ASP.NET Framework
   1.5 Setting Up Development Environment (Visual Studio/VS Code)
2. Understanding the ASP.NET Core Architecture
   2.1 Overview of ASP.NET Core Application Structure
   2.2 MVC (Model-View-Controller) Architecture in ASP.NET Core
   2.3 The Role of Middleware in ASP.NET Core
   2.4 Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core
   2.5 The Startup Class and Configuration in ASP.NET Core
3. Creating Web Applications with ASP.NET Core MVC
   3.1 Setting Up a New ASP.NET Core MVC Project
   3.2 Working with Controllers and Views
   3.3 Creating and Handling Forms in MVC
   3.4 Working with Model Binding and Validation
   3.5 Implementing Routing and URL Patterns in MVC
4. Building RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core
   4.1 Introduction to RESTful Web Services
   4.2 Creating a RESTful API in ASP.NET Core
   4.3 Handling HTTP Requests and Responses
   4.4 Using JSON in API Responses
   4.5 Implementing CRUD Operations in APIs
   4.6 Versioning APIs in ASP.NET Core
5. Database Access with Entity Framework Core
   5.1 Introduction to Entity Framework Core
   5.2 Setting Up and Configuring a Database with EF Core
   5.3 Creating and Managing Data Models in EF Core
   5.4 Performing CRUD Operations with EF Core
   5.5 Using Migrations to Manage Database Schema Changes
   5.6 Optimizing Database Performance in EF Core
6. Authentication and Authorization in ASP.NET Core
   6.1 Introduction to Authentication and Authorization
   6.2 Setting Up Identity for User Authentication
   6.3 Implementing Cookie Authentication in ASP.NET Core
   6.4 Using OAuth2 and OpenID Connect for Authentication
   6.5 Role-Based and Policy-Based Authorization
   6.6 Securing Web APIs with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
7. Handling Requests and Responses in ASP.NET Core
   7.1 Request Pipeline in ASP.NET Core
   7.2 Working with HTTP Request Data (Query Strings, Form Data)
   7.3 Managing HTTP Responses and Status Codes
   7.4 Using Filters to Handle Requests and Responses
   7.5 Error Handling and Custom Error Pages in ASP.NET Core
8. Developing Client-Side Interactivity with ASP.NET Core
   8.1 Integrating JavaScript and jQuery with ASP.NET Core
   8.2 Using AJAX for Asynchronous Requests
   8.3 Working with Client-Side Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
   8.4 Blazor: Building Web Apps with C# and WebAssembly
   8.5 Enhancing User Experience with SignalR (Real-time Web Applications)
9. Testing ASP.NET Core Applications
   9.1 Introduction to Unit Testing in ASP.NET Core
   9.2 Setting Up Unit Tests with xUnit and MSTest
   9.3 Writing Unit Tests for Controllers and Services
   9.4 Implementing Integration Testing in ASP.NET Core
   9.5 Mocking Dependencies in Unit Tests
10. Deploying ASP.NET Core Applications
    10.1 Preparing an ASP.NET Core Application for Production
    10.2 Deploying ASP.NET Core Apps to IIS, Apache, and Nginx
    10.3 Deploying ASP.NET Core Applications to Azure and AWS
    10.4 Configuring Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
    10.5 Monitoring and Logging ASP.NET Core Applications in Production
11. ASP.NET Core Performance and Optimization
    11.1 Understanding ASP.NET Core Performance Metrics
    11.2 Profiling ASP.NET Core Applications
    11.3 Caching Strategies for Web Applications
    11.4 Optimizing Data Access and Query Performance
    11.5 Load Balancing and Scaling ASP.NET Core Applications
12. Hands-On Projects and Real-World Scenarios of ASP.NET Core Fundamentals
    12.1 Building a To-Do List Web Application with ASP.NET Core MVC
    12.2 Creating a RESTful API for a Blog System
    12.3 Implementing User Registration and Authentication in an E-commerce Website
    12.4 Developing a Real-Time Chat Application with SignalR and Blazor
    12.5 Deploying a Web Application to Azure with Continuous Deployment

Conclusion of ASP.NET Core Fundamentals
In this course, you have gained a comprehensive understanding of ASP.NET Core and how to use it to build modern, scalable web applications. From setting up a development environment to deploying applications in production, you have learned the essential skills required for successful web development. By applying your knowledge of ASP.NET Core MVC, RESTful APIs, Entity Framework Core, authentication, and performance optimization, you can confidently create robust web applications for real-world scenarios. With hands-on projects, you have developed the practical skills necessary for building and deploying web applications in a variety of environments. Whether you are developing for the cloud or on-premise, ASP.NET Core equips you with the tools to build high-performance, secure, and maintainable web applications.