Update your skills to .NET 8: Dive into modern development on the .NET 8 stack

Day 1: Tools, languages in .NET 8

Getting Started with Modern .NET

1. Welcome and Introduction
• Brief overview of the training goals and agenda.
• Importance of .NET 8 in modern development.
2. Evolution of .NET Framework
• Historical context and evolution of the .NET framework.
• Key milestones and improvements leading to .NET 8.
3. Overview of .NET Ecosystem
• Introduction to the broader .NET ecosystem.
• Overview of ASP.NET, Entity Framework, and more.
4. Setting Up the Development Environment
• Installing .NET SDK and Visual Studio.
• Configuring development tools for maximum productivity.
• Using Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code with the C# Dev Kit
• Working with GitHub Copilot

Understanding Different Application Types

1. Overview of .NET Application Types
• Explanation of various application types in the .NET ecosystem.
• Overview of WPF, UWP, ASP.NET Core, Blazor and other application models.
2. Choosing the Right Application Type
• Factors influencing the selection of application types.
• Use cases for desktop applications (WPF, UWP) vs. web applications (ASP.NET Core).
3. Cross-Platform Development with MAUI
• Introduction to Maui for cross-platform mobile development.
• Building mobile applications that run on iOS, Android, and Windows.

Introduction to Modern C#

1. Introduction to C#
• Overview of the latest features in C#.
• Hands-on coding exercises to explore new language enhancements.
2. C# Best Practices and Coding Standards
• Understanding coding conventions and best practices in C#.
• Code readability, maintainability, and performance considerations.
3. Advanced C# Concepts
• Exploring advanced C# concepts like pattern matching and record types.
• Practical examples showcasing the power of these features.

Asynchronous Programming, Dependency Injection, and More

1. Asynchronous Programming in .NET
• In-depth exploration of the async/await pattern.
• Real-world scenarios and best practices for asynchronous programming.
2. Dependency Injection in .NET
• Detailed explanation of Dependency Injection (DI).
• Hands-on exercises implementing DI in different scenarios.
3. Error Handling and Logging
• Strategies for error handling in .NET applications.
• Implementing effective logging for troubleshooting.

Day 2: ASP.NET Core, APIs and architecture

Web Development with ASP.NET Core

1. Introduction to ASP.NET Core
• Overview of ASP.NET Core and its architecture.
• Creating a simple web application.
2. Building applications with ASP.NET Core MVC
• Understand the principles of models, views and controllers
• Create a full web app with ASP.NET Core MVC
3. Working with Entity Framework Core
• Introduction to Entity Framework Core.
• Database migrations and querying.

Building APIs with ASP.NET Core

1. Create APIs based on controllers
• Design principles for RESTful APIs.
• Building APIs with ASP.NET Core.
2. Consuming APIs from clients
• Using HttpClient and HttpClientFactory

Clean Architecture in ASP.NET

1. Understanding Clean Architecture
• Principles of Clean Architecture.
• Separation of concerns and dependency inversion.
2. Implementing Clean Architecture in ASP.NET
• Structuring ASP.NET projects with Clean Architecture.
• Decoupling business logic from infrastructure.

Testing in .NET

• Overview of testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit, xUnit).
• Writing unit tests for .NET applications.

Day 3: Blazor, MAUI and Azure

Introduction to Blazor

1. Overview of Blazor
• Introduction to Blazor and its components.
• Comparison of Blazor WebAssembly and Blazor Server.
2. Building Web Applications with Blazor
• Creating a simple Blazor application.
• Understanding Razor components and data binding.
3. Client-Side Interactivity with Blazor
• Implementing client-side interactivity with Blazor.
• Handling events and user interactions.

Mobile Development with .NET MAUI

1. Introduction to .NET MAUI
• Overview of .NET MAUI for cross-platform mobile development.
• Building multi-platform apps with a single codebase.
2. Creating UI with MAUI Markup and XAML
• Developing user interfaces using MAUI Markup and XAML.
• Styling and theming considerations.
3. Navigation and Lifecycle in .NET MAUI
• Understanding navigation patterns in MAUI.
• Managing the lifecycle of a .NET MAUI application.

Azure for .NET Developers

1. Introduction to Azure Services
• Overview of key Azure services for .NET developers.
• Understanding the Azure ecosystem and how it integrates with .NET.
2. Azure DevOps and CI/CD for .NET Projects
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines for .NET applications in Azure DevOps.
• Automating deployment processes and best practices.
3. Azure Functions and Serverless Architecture
• Understanding serverless architecture with Azure Functions.
• Building and deploying serverless .NET applications.