Description

Introduction
Mastering ASP.NET Core is essential for developers aiming to build robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. This course delves deep into advanced techniques and best practices for web development with ASP.NET Core. Building on foundational knowledge, you will explore advanced features such as middleware pipelines, advanced dependency injection, custom routing, performance optimization, real-time applications with SignalR, and advanced database interactions using Entity Framework Core. This course also includes in-depth coverage of security practices, testing strategies, and DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the expertise to tackle complex, production-level ASP.NET Core applications, manage large-scale environments, and optimize applications for performance and security.

Prerequisites

• Solid understanding of ASP.NET Core fundamentals
• Experience with C# programming language
• Familiarity with MVC architecture and RESTful APIs
• Basic knowledge of Entity Framework Core
• Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Table of Contents

1. Advanced ASP.NET Core Architecture
   1.1 Deep Dive into Middleware Pipelines
   1.2 Custom Middleware Creation and Management
   1.3 Advanced Dependency Injection Patterns
   1.4 Service Lifetimes and Scoped Services
   1.5 Managing Configuration and Environment Settings
   1.6 Exploring Host and WebHost for Advanced Scenarios
2. Building Advanced RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core
   2.1 Designing Scalable and Maintainable APIs
   2.2 Advanced API Routing Techniques
   2.3 API Versioning and Content Negotiation
   2.4 Implementing Asynchronous Programming in APIs
   2.5 Customizing Error Handling and API Responses
   2.6 Implementing API Rate Limiting and Caching
3. Working with Entity Framework Core in Advanced Scenarios
   3.1 Configuring Advanced Relationships in Entity Framework
   3.2 Using EF Core with NoSQL and Graph Databases
   3.3 Optimizing Database Queries for Performance
   3.4 Handling Concurrency and Optimistic Locking
   3.5 Using Transactions and Unit of Work Pattern
   3.6 Advanced EF Core Migrations and Custom Migrations Strategies
4. Real-Time Web Applications with SignalR
   4.1 Introduction to SignalR for Real-Time Communication
   4.2 Implementing SignalR in ASP.NET Core Applications(Ref: ASP.NET Core Fundamentals: Building Modern Web Applications)
   4.3 Building Real-Time Notifications and Messaging Systems
   4.4 Managing Persistent Connections and Hubs
   4.5 Optimizing SignalR for Scalability and Performance
   4.6 Handling SignalR Connections in Distributed Systems
5. Advanced Security Practices in ASP.NET Core
   5.1 Configuring ASP.NET Core Identity for Secure Authentication
   5.2 Implementing Role-Based and Claims-Based Authorization
   5.3 Securing Web APIs with OAuth 2.0 and JWT Tokens
   5.4 Preventing Common Web Application Vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection)
   5.5 Advanced Data Protection and Encryption Techniques
   5.6 Securing Applications with HTTPS and SSL/TLS
6. Performance Optimization in ASP.NET Core
   6.1 Profiling ASP.NET Core Applications for Bottlenecks
   6.2 Caching Strategies (Distributed, In-Memory, and Output Caching)
   6.3 Efficient Data Access Techniques with Entity Framework
   6.4 Load Balancing and Horizontal Scaling of ASP.NET Core Apps
   6.5 Minimizing Latency in Real-Time and Microservices Applications
   6.6 Application Compression and Minification Techniques
7. Advanced Testing Techniques for ASP.NET Core Applications
   7.1 Writing Unit Tests for Controllers, Services, and Repositories
   7.2 Integration Testing with ASP.NET Core APIs(Ref: Mastering MLOps: Automating the ML Lifecycle from Development to Production)
   7.3 Mocking Dependencies with Moq and Other Libraries
   7.4 Testing SignalR and Real-Time Applications
   7.5 Test-Driven Development (TDD) in ASP.NET Core
   7.6 Continuous Testing and CI/CD Integration
8. Building Scalable Microservices with ASP.NET Core
   8.1 Introduction to Microservices Architecture
   8.2 Implementing Microservices with ASP.NET Core and Docker
   8.3 API Gateway Design and Aggregation
   8.4 Implementing CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)
   8.5 Event-Driven Architecture in Microservices
   8.6 Implementing Service Discovery and Resilience Patterns
9. Continuous Integration and Deployment with ASP.NET Core
   9.1 Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines for ASP.NET Core
   9.2 Automating Builds and Deployments with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
   9.3 Dockerizing ASP.NET Core Applications for Cross-Platform Deployment
   9.4 Deploying ASP.NET Core Applications to Kubernetes
   9.5 Monitoring and Logging Applications in Production
   9.6 Using Application Insights and New Relic for Performance Monitoring
10. Cloud Integration and Serverless Computing
    10.1 Building Serverless Applications with ASP.NET Core and Azure Functions
    10.2 Integrating ASP.NET Core with Cloud Storage and Services
    10.3 Utilizing Cloud Databases with ASP.NET Core (SQL, Cosmos DB)
    10.4 Implementing Cloud-Based Authentication with Azure AD
    10.5 Cost Optimization and Resource Management in Cloud Deployments
11. Hands-On Projects and Real-World Scenarios
    11.1 Building a Scalable E-commerce Web Application
    11.2 Developing a Real-Time Chat Application with SignalR
    11.3 Implementing a Microservices-Based Order Management System
    11.4 Building a Blogging Platform with Advanced Security Features
    11.5 Integrating Third-Party APIs into ASP.NET Core Applications

Conclusion
This course has equipped you with advanced techniques for building sophisticated, scalable, and secure web applications using ASP.NET Core. By diving deep into topics such as real-time web apps with SignalR, advanced database interactions with Entity Framework Core, security best practices, microservices architecture, and cloud deployment, you are now prepared to tackle complex development challenges. The hands-on projects ensure that you can apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling you to deliver high-performance applications. Mastering these advanced skills positions you as an expert in web development with ASP.NET Core, ready to build the next generation of modern web applications.

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