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Web API Development with ASP.NET Core

This Web API Development with ASP.NET Core training course is designed for developers with prior experience in C# and focuses on designing and developing RESTful APIs that are secure, scalable, and...

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Duration 3 days
Course Code TL-302
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

This Web API Development with ASP.NET Core training course is designed for developers with prior experience in C# and focuses on designing and developing RESTful APIs that are secure, scalable, and maintainable. Through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, learners gain the practical experience needed to build professional-grade web services in a modern .NET environment.

  • Note: For learners without prior C# knowledge, this course can be extended by 1 day to include a C# primer.

Skills Gained

  • Design and develop RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core
  • Create API projects from scratch, without relying on project templates
  • Implement custom authentication handlers to secure Web APIs
  • Utilize middleware and routing to manage the API request pipeline
  • Apply dependency injection for managing components within the API
  • Handle input validation, error handling, and logging within the API
  • Deploy and configure Web APIs using various methods, including Docker

Prerequisites

Course Details

Software Requirements

  • Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or Rider
  • Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Includes coverage of .NET 9.0

.NET Platform, Runtime, and SDK

  • Overview
  • Support Policy
  • Version Roll-Forward
  • Runtime Package Store
  • global.json
  • Development Environments

Project File

  • The Project Element
  • Target Framework Moniker (TFM)
  • Opt-In Features

App Startup

  • Entry Point and Top-Level Statements
  • Host and HTTP Server
  • Request Processing Pipeline

Middleware

  • Implicit Middleware
  • Terminal Middleware

Routing

  • Endpoints
  • Parameters and Constraints

NuGet

  • NuGet.org
  • Consuming Packages

Dependency Injection

  • Lifetime and Registration
  • Service Consumers

Minimal APIs

  • REST Principles
  • OpenAPI
  • Testing APIs

Solution Architecture

  • Domain Entities
  • Data Access
  • Type Encapsulation

Data Access

  • ADO.NET
  • Entity Framework Core (EF)
  • Dapper

Controllers

  • Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Conventions
  • Explicit Dependencies Principle
  • Return Types

Configuration

  • Sources and Providers
  • Dependency Injection
  • User Secrets

Input Validation

  • Validation Attributes
  • Model State

Error Handling

  • Exceptions
  • Errors as Values
  • Exception Handling Middeware

Logging

  • Creating Logs
  • Configuration
  • Logging Exceptions
  • Thrid-Party Logging Providers

Testing

  • Unit Testing
  • Arrange, Act, Assert
  • Integration Testing

Authentication

  • HTTP Authentication
  • API Key Authentication
  • Bearer Token Authentication
  • Custom Authenication Handlers
  • Authorization

gRPC

  • Overview
  • ASP.NET Core Support
  • Limitations

Deployment

  • Publishing
  • Runtime Configuration
  • Docker

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

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Reviews

They are very good and made sure we had all the appropriate materials for class.

Brandon was a great instructor. The virtual course materials and labs provided were very informative.

the class/lecture was amazing and very easy to understand and was in detail.

I like their training. A lot of material covered. The labs are very good. l learned a lot.

Good training materials and lecture. And hands on lab and the instructor guiding was good.