Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
This course is designed for software development teams familiar with Windows/desktop application development who are now transitioning to ASP.NET for modern web application development. The course provides hands-on training on ASP.NET Core, modern web architecture, and best practices. It also introduces key concepts for future cloud readiness. Participants will gain updated knowledge on ASP.NET, explore its new features, and build a strong foundation for developing scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications.
Objectives
- Understand the modern ASP.NET Core framework and its architecture.
- Convert business logic from Windows Forms/WPF into ASP.NET web equivalents.
- Build dynamic, data-driven web applications using ASP.NET MVC or Razor Pages.
- Apply industry best practices in web development including RESTful APIs, security, and responsive design.
- Prepare for future cloud integration using ASP.NET Core’s modular and scalable approach.
Audience
- Software Developers transitioning from desktop to web development
- In-house application development teams familiar with .NET but new to ASP.NET Core
- Technical Leads and System Analysts involved in application modernization
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with C# and .NET framework (desktop app development experience)
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and SQL Server
- No prior experience with ASP.NET Core required
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Modern ASP.NET Development
- Evolution from .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET 6+
- Overview of ASP.NET Core architecture
- Key differences: Desktop vs. Web Application Model
Module 2: Setting Up the ASP.NET Development Environment
- Installing and configuring Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code
- Project structure overview: Controllers, Views, Models
- Introduction to Razor syntax and Razor Pages
Module 3: Building Your First ASP.NET Web Application
- Creating ASP.NET Core MVC and Razor Pages applications
- Routing and navigation
- Handling form submissions and validation
Module 4: Data Access and Entity Framework Core
- Database-first and code-first approaches
- CRUD operations with EF Core
- Connecting to SQL Server
Module 5: Web Application Features and Modern Practices
- Middleware and Dependency Injection
- Session management and authentication basics
- REST API creation using ASP.NET Core Web API
Module 6: Enhancing Web Applications
- Integrating Bootstrap for responsive UI
- Client-side enhancements (JavaScript basics, Blazor/WebAssembly overview)
- Security considerations (input validation, role-based access)
Module 7: Preparing for Cloud Integration
- Overview of deploying to Azure
- Configuration for cloud-readiness
- Scalable application patterns
Module 8: Migration and Modernization Strategy
- Refactoring desktop logic to web modules
- Common challenges in migrating legacy systems
- Tools and resources for code migration and testing
