This course takes a detailed look at the C# programming language and the .NET library. You will learn how to write efficient and effective code in C#, making use of the latest techniques and language features. You’ll also learn how to use .NET library capabilities including data access, REST APIs, asynchrony, and more.

What you'll learn

• Essential C# syntax
• Implementing object-oriented designs in C#
• Using common .NET APIs
• Using LINQ and EF
• Introduction to asynchronous programming
• Creating REST services using Web API

Prerequisites:

• At least 6 months programming experience
• Familiarity with OO concepts would be an advantage

Course outline:

• Introduction to .NET:
  • Overview of .NET
  • Creating a .NET App at the Command Line
  • Creating a .NET App by using Visual Studio
  • Understanding Top-Level Statements
• Core C# Language Features:
  • Language Essentials; Operators; Conditional Statements;
  • Loops
• Control Flow Techniques:
  • Conditional Logic Techniques
  • Loop Techniques
• Defining Types:
  • .NET Language Essentials
  • Classes and Objects
  • Arrays
  • Value Types
• Defining Nullable Types:
  • Nullable Reference Types
  • Nullable Value Types
  • Null Coalescing Operators
• Defining Members:
  • A Closer Look at Parameters
  • Additional Function Techniques
  • Construction and Finalization
  • Properties
• Going Further with Types and Members:
  • Static Members
  • Operators
  • Partial Types
  • Partial Methods
• Inheritance:
  • Introduction to Inheritance
  • Additional Inheritance Techniques
• Interfaces:
  • Introduction to Interfaces
  • Object Disposal
  • Additional Interface Techniques
• Delegates, Lambdas, and Events:
  • Delegates
  • Lambdas
  • Standard Delegate Types
  • Events
• Using .NET APIs:
  • Exception Handling
  • Collections
  • Regular Expressions
• Additional C# Language Features:
  • Initialization
  • Anonymous Types
  • Extension Methods
• LINQ:
  • Introduction to LINQ
  • Using LINQ with Arrays
  • Using LINQ with Collections
  • LINQ Techniques
• NET Entity Framework:
  • Introduction to the Entity Framework
  • Understanding the Sample Database
  • Defining an EF Data Model
  • Using EF to Access Data
  • Tuples and Records:
  • Tuples
  • Improved Pattern Matching
  • Record Types
• Parallelization and Asynchronous Methods:
  • Parallelization
  • Async Methods
• Creating REST Services:
  • Overview of REST Services
• Creating REST Services in .NET; Implementing Industrial-Strength Actions