ASP.NET Syllabus

Introduction to ASP.NET

• Overview of ASP.NET: Evolution and Versions (Web Forms, MVC, Core)
• ASP.NET Architecture: Components (Model, View, Controller), Request Processing Pipeline
• Setting up ASP.NET Development Environment: Visual Studio, .NET Framework/Core SDK

Getting Started with ASP.NET Core

• Introduction to ASP.NET Core: Features, Benefits, and Cross-Platform Capabilities
• Creating Your First ASP.NET Core Project: Project Structure, Files, and Folders
• ASP.NET Core Middleware: Request Processing Pipeline, Middleware Components

ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals

• MVC Architecture: Model, View, Controller
• Creating Controllers and Actions: Handling HTTP Requests, Action Methods
• Views and Razor Syntax: Creating Dynamic Views Using Razor Syntax

Working with Models and Data

• Model Binding: Binding HTTP Request Data to Action Method Parameters
• Entity Framework Core (EF Core): Overview and Setup for Database Access
• CRUD Operations with EF Core: Reading, Writing, Updating, and Deleting Data

Routing and URL Patterns

• ASP.NET Core Routing: Configuring Route Patterns, Route Constraints
• Attribute Routing: Applying Route Attributes to Controller Actions
• Generating URLs: Using URL Helpers and Routing Middleware

Working with Views and Layouts

• Creating Views: Razor Views, Layouts, Partial Views
• ViewBag, ViewData, and TempData: Sharing Data Between Controller and View
• View Models: Strongly-Typed Views Using View Models

Forms and Data Validation

• HTML Forms in ASP.NET Core: Handling Form Submissions
• Data Annotations: Validation Attributes for Model Validation
• Client-Side Validation: Using jQuery and Unobtrusive JavaScript

Authentication and Authorization

• Authentication in ASP.NET Core: Implementing Authentication Schemes (Cookies, JWT)
• Authorization: Role-Based and Policy-Based Authorization
• Identity Framework: Managing Users, Roles, and Claims

ASP.NET Core Web API

• Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web API: Building APIs Using MVC Principles
• RESTful API Design: HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), URI Conventions
• Versioning APIs: Versioning Strategies for Backward Compatibility

Testing and Debugging ASP.NET Applications

• Unit Testing in ASP.NET Core: Testing Controllers and Services
• Debugging Techniques: Using Breakpoints, Watches, and Visual Studio Debugging Tools
• Integration Testing: Testing API Endpoints and Database Interactions

Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core

• Dependency Injection (DI): Configuring Services and Injecting Dependencies
• Middleware and Filters: Implementing Custom Middleware and Action Filters
• Logging and Error Handling: Implementing Logging Providers and Exception Handling Middleware

Real-time Applications with SignalR

• Introduction to SignalR: Real-Time Web Functionality in ASP.NET Core
• Implementing SignalR: Creating Real-Time Applications with WebSocket-Based Communication
• SignalR Hubs: Hub Methods, Clients, Groups, and Connection Management

Performance Optimization and Scaling

• ASP.NET Core Performance Best Practices: Caching, Response Compression
• Load Balancing and Scalability: Deployment Strategies for High Availability
• Monitoring and Profiling: Performance Monitoring Tools and Techniques

Deployment and DevOps with ASP.NET Core

• Publishing ASP.NET Core Applications: Deployment to IIS, Azure, Docker
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
• Containerization: Dockerizing ASP.NET Core Applications

Security Best Practices

• OWASP Top 10 Security Risks: Mitigation Strategies in ASP.NET Core
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Protection
• Secure Coding Practices: Input Validation, Authentication, and Authorization Best Practices

ASP.NET Core and Cloud Services

• Integrating ASP.NET Core with Cloud Services: Azure Services (Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Functions)
• Serverless Computing: Implementing Serverless Architectures

Emerging Trends and Future of ASP.NET Core

• ASP.NET Core and Microservices Architecture
• AI Integration with ASP.NET Core: Machine Learning and AI-Driven Applications
• IoT and Edge Computing: Integrating ASP.NET Core with IoT Devices and Edge Computing Platforms

Project Work and Capstone

• Designing and Implementing ASP.NET Core Projects: Hands-on Projects Covering Various Application Scenarios
• Capstone Project: Demonstrating Proficiency in ASP.NET Core Development Through a Comprehensive Project

Career Development and Job Preparation

• Building a Career in ASP.NET Development: Skills and Certifications
• Interview Preparation: ASP.NET-Related Interview Questions and Scenarios
• Freelancing and Consulting Opportunities in ASP.NET Development