Introduction
ASP.NET is one of the most powerful and versatile frameworks for building dynamic web applications. Whether you’re looking to develop small-scale websites or enterprise-level applications, ASP.NET offers the tools and capabilities to meet your needs. This course is designed for beginners who are new to web development and want to get a comprehensive understanding of ASP.NET and its features. We will walk through the fundamental concepts of web development, introduce ASP.NET’s key components, and demonstrate how to build simple applications using ASP.NET Core, the modern, cross-platform framework for web development. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the foundational skills to build and deploy dynamic web applications.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of programming concepts (variables, loops, conditionals)
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS (basic understanding)
• No prior experience with ASP.NET required

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Web Development and ASP.NET
   1.1 What is Web Development?
   1.2 Overview of ASP.NET Frameworks
   1.3 Key Differences between ASP.NET Framework and ASP.NET Core
   1.4 Understanding Web Servers and HTTP Protocol
   1.5 Introduction to MVC (Model-View-Controller) Architecture
2. Setting Up Your Development Environment
   2.1 Installing Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
   2.2 Installing .NET SDK and ASP.NET Core(Ref: ASP.NET Core Security: Implementing Authentication and Authorization)
   2.3 Exploring Project Templates in Visual Studio
   2.4 Running Your First ASP.NET Core Application
3. Basic Concepts of ASP.NET Core
   3.1 Understanding the Structure of ASP.NET Core Applications
   3.2 Creating Controllers and Views
   3.3 Routing Requests to Controllers and Actions
   3.4 Introduction to Razor Views
   3.5 Using Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core
4. Building Your First Web Application
   4.1 Creating a Basic Web Application with ASP.NET Core
   4.2 Adding Static Files (CSS, JavaScript, Images)
   4.3 Understanding Model-View-Controller (MVC) Pattern
   4.4 Working with Data Models and Views
   4.5 Building Forms and Handling User Input
5. Working with Databases in ASP.NET Core
   5.1 Introduction to Entity Framework Core
   5.2 Setting Up a Database Connection
   5.3 Creating and Managing Data Models
   5.4 Implementing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) Operations
   5.5 Using Migrations to Update the Database
6. Introduction to Routing and HTTP Requests
   6.1 Understanding Routing in ASP.NET Core
   6.2 Configuring Custom Routes for Controllers
   6.3 Handling HTTP GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE Requests
   6.4 Query Strings, Path Parameters, and Form Data
   6.5 Creating RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core
7. Working with Views and Partial Views
   7.1 Creating and Using Views in ASP.NET Core
   7.2 Using Layouts to Create Consistent Page Structure
   7.3 Creating Partial Views for Reusable Components
   7.4 Rendering Data in Views using Razor Syntax
   7.5 Passing Data Between Controllers and Views
8. User Authentication and Authorization
   8.1 Introduction to Authentication and Authorization
   8.2 Setting Up Identity for User Authentication
   8.3 Configuring Roles and Permissions
   8.4 Protecting Routes and Pages with Authorization
   8.5 Implementing Login and Registration Forms
9. Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web API
   9.1 What is a Web API and Why Use It?
   9.2 Creating a Simple API with ASP.NET Core
   9.3 Returning JSON and Handling HTTP Responses
   9.4 Building Endpoints to Expose Data
   9.5 Consuming APIs in a Web Application
10. Debugging and Error Handling
    10.1 Debugging Techniques in Visual Studio
    10.2 Common Errors in ASP.NET Core Applications
    10.3 Implementing Global Error Handling in ASP.NET Core
    10.4 Logging and Tracing Errors for Better Debugging
    10.5 Handling Exceptions and Returning Custom Error Pages
11. Deploying ASP.NET Core Applications
    11.1 Introduction to Web Hosting and Deployment Options
    11.2 Deploying an ASP.NET Core Application to IIS
    11.3 Publishing Applications to Azure App Service
    11.4 Introduction to Docker and Containerizing ASP.NET Core Applications
    11.5 Managing Deployment with Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
12. Hands-On Projects and Real-World Scenarios
    12.1 Building a Simple Blogging Application
    12.2 Developing a Task Management Application
    12.3 Creating a Contact Management System
    12.4 Building a Simple E-commerce Web Application
    12.5 Integrating Third-Party APIs into Your Application

Conclusion
This course has provided you with a solid introduction to web development using ASP.NET Core, one of the most powerful frameworks available today. You’ve learned how to build and deploy modern web applications using the MVC pattern, work with databases, secure your application, and build RESTful services with ASP.NET Core Web API. These skills are essential for any aspiring web developer and will serve as a foundation for more advanced topics in web development. With the knowledge gained in this course, you can now create dynamic web applications, secure your users’ data, and deploy your applications with confidence. This journey marks the first step towards becoming proficient in modern web development with ASP.NET Core.