Description
C# and .NET continue to evolve as powerful, versatile tools for building modern applications, driving innovation across various platforms. This book focuses on the latest advancements, empowering you to develop robust and high-performing software solutions.
The book leads you from setting up your development environment and understanding C# fundamentals, including new C# 13 language features, to mastering object-oriented programming with classes, inheritance, and interfaces. You will then learn to utilize the extensive .NET framework's base class library, handling file I/O, and efficiently managing data with Entity Framework Core and LINQ. Finally, you will learn modern web development with ASP.NET Core, exploring Razor Pages, MVC, RESTful APIs, and Blazor for interactive UIs, before learning crucial packaging and deployment strategies.
By the end of this book, you will have a strong command of C# 13 and .NET 9, empowering you to design, develop, and deploy a wide range of modern, cross-platform applications with the latest tools and best practices.
What you will learn
● New language features of C# 13.
● Build cross-platform applications for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
● Design scalable web applications with ASP.NET Core.
● Leverage Entity Framework and LINQ for data.
● Create interactive web UIs using Blazor.
● Implement professional development workflows in Visual Studio.
Who this book is for
This book is designed for beginners in C# programming, as well as mid-level and senior programmers, software engineers, web developers, systems architects, and IT professionals looking to expand their technical toolkit. It covers both basic and advanced techniques, serving as a comprehensive guide to the world of C# and .NET, making it valuable for everyone from students to enterprise solution developers.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to C# 13 and .NET 9
2. C# Fundamentals
3. Harnessing the Code
4. Functions In-depth
5. Building Apps with OOPs
6. Mastering Interfaces and Inheriting Classes
7. .NET Toolbox
8. Data in Motion
9. Data Handling with EF Core
10. LINQ Unleashed
11. ASP.NET Core the Future of Web Development
12. Building Powerful Websites with Razor
13. Website Development Using MVC Pattern
14. Mastering Web Services
15. Blazor for UI Development
16. Packaging and Deployment
Jefferson S. Motta is currently working as a consultant with over 25 years of experience in desktop, web, and cloud development. His professional journey began in 1994 as a programming intern at Janssen Consultoria, where he helped develop an MRP II System for the Olvebra Group.
