Comprehensive Full-Stack .
NET Development
Course Duration:
52 Weeks (2 sessions per week, 2.5 hours per session)
Course Overview:
This year-long course covers full-stack development using the .NET platform, focusing on
building complex web applications with ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and front-end
technologies. The course includes in-depth coverage of advanced topics, ensuring that students
learn to build applications and gain the skills to design, optimize, and deploy them in a
production environment.
Month 1: C# and .NET Basics
Week 1: Introduction to C# and .NET Ecosystem
Session 1: Overview of the .NET ecosystem and setting up the environment.
Task:
- Install Visual Studio and .NET SDK.
- Create a simple 'Hello World' console application.
- Explore project structure in Visual Studio.
Session 2: Basic C# Programming - Variables, Data Types, and Control Structures.
Task:
- Write a C# program that takes user input and performs operations using if-else and loops.
- Practice with basic data types (`int`, `string`, `float`, etc.).
Week 2: Object-Oriented Programming in C#
Session 3: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Classes and Objects.
Task:
- Create a `Car` class with properties (`Make`, `Model`, `Year`) and methods.
- Instantiate objects from the class and call methods.
Session 4: Inheritance and Polymorphism in C#.
Task:
- Create a base class `Vehicle` and derive child classes `Car` and `Bike`.
- Override methods in the derived classes to demonstrate polymorphism.
Week 3: Exception Handling and Collections
Session 5: Exception Handling in C# - Try, Catch, and Finally blocks.
Task:
- Write a program that handles user input errors and uses `try-catch` blocks to manage
exceptions.
- Handle common exceptions like `DivideByZeroException` and `FormatException`.
Session 6: Introduction to Collections - Lists, Dictionaries, and Arrays.
Task:
- Create a list of cars and implement methods to add, remove, and display cars.
- Use a `Dictionary` to store car details and search for cars using the license plate number.
Week 4: Introduction to LINQ and Final Review
Session 7: Introduction to LINQ (Language Integrated Query) for data manipulation.
Task:
- Write LINQ queries to filter, sort, and project data from a collection.
- Use LINQ to search through a list of cars and display results.
Session 8: Final Review of C# Basics and Hands-On Project.
Task:
- Build a small project that combines OOP concepts, collections, and LINQ.
- Implement exception handling and user input validation.
Month 2: Advanced C# Programming
Week 5: Generics and Collections in C#
Session 9: Introduction to Generics - Working with Generic Classes and Methods.
Task:
- Create a generic method that works with different data types.
- Implement a generic `List` class to manage a collection of items.
Session 10: Advanced Collections - Using HashSet, Queue, and Stack.
Task:
- Use collections like `HashSet`, `Queue`, and `Stack` in a program.
- Write a program to manage a collection of unique items using `HashSet`.
Week 6: Delegates, Events, and Lambdas in C#
Session 11: Understanding Delegates and Events in C#.
Task:
- Create a program that uses delegates to pass methods as arguments.
- Implement events to notify subscribers when specific actions occur.
Session 12: Lambda Expressions and Anonymous Methods.
Task:
- Write lambda expressions to simplify code and use anonymous methods.
- Use lambdas in combination with LINQ queries for data filtering.
Week 7: Asynchronous Programming with Async/Await
Session 13: Introduction to Asynchronous Programming in C#.
Task:
- Write an asynchronous method using the `async` and `await` keywords.
- Use tasks to run background operations and handle results asynchronously.
Session 14: Task Parallel Library (TPL) and Multi-threading.
Task:
- Implement a program that performs tasks in parallel using the TPL.
- Use multi-threading to run operations concurrently and manage threads.
Week 8: File I/O and Serialization in C#
Session 15: Working with File I/O in C# - Reading and Writing Files.
Task:
- Write a program to read data from a file and write output to another file.
- Handle file exceptions and use `StreamReader` and `StreamWriter`.
Session 16: Serialization and Deserialization in C#.
Task:
- Serialize objects to JSON and XML formats.
- Write a program that serializes and deserializes objects for file storage.
Month 3: ASP.NET Core Basics
Week 9: Introduction to ASP.NET Core MVC
Session 17: Introduction to ASP.NET Core MVC for building web applications.
Task:
- Set up an ASP.NET Core MVC project in Visual Studio.
- Understand the structure of an MVC project, including models, views, and controllers.
Session 18: Creating Your First Web Application with ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Build a simple web app that handles basic user input and routing.
- Implement basic form handling and data display.
Week 10: Working with Models and Views
Session 19: Understanding Models and Data Binding in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Create models to represent application data.
- Use data binding to pass data from views to models and vice versa.
Session 20: Building Views with Razor in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Write Razor syntax to create dynamic views.
- Implement partial views to reuse view components across the application.
Week 11: Working with Controllers
Session 21: Understanding Controllers and Routing in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Implement controllers to handle HTTP requests.
- Configure routing to map URLs to specific controller actions.
Session 22: Handling Forms and Validation in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Create forms to collect user input and validate data on the server.
- Implement server-side validation and display error messages in views.
Week 12: Introduction to Dependency Injection
Session 23: Understanding Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Configure dependency injection for services and repositories.
- Implement services to handle business logic and inject them into controllers.
Session 24: Final Review and ASP.NET Core Project.
Task:
- Build a small web application that includes models, views, controllers, and validation.
- Implement routing, dependency injection, and data binding.
Month 4: Databases and Entity Framework Core
Week 13: Introduction to Databases and SQL
Session 25: Understanding relational databases and writing basic SQL queries.
Task:
- Set up a local SQL Server or use an online database tool.
- Write SQL queries to create tables, insert data, and retrieve records.
Session 26: Connecting ASP.NET Core with SQL Server.
Task:
- Configure a connection string to link an ASP.NET Core application with a SQL Server
database.
- Write C# code to perform basic CRUD operations with SQL.
Week 14: Introduction to Entity Framework Core
Session 27: Setting up Entity Framework Core in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Install Entity Framework Core and configure it in an ASP.NET Core project.
- Set up the database context and define models.
Session 28: Working with Code-First Migrations in Entity Framework Core.
Task:
- Use code-first migrations to create and update the database schema.
- Apply migrations to the database and inspect the changes.
Week 15: Querying and Modifying Data with Entity Framework Core
Session 29: Using LINQ to query data in Entity Framework Core.
Task:
- Write LINQ queries to retrieve, filter, and project data from the database.
- Use eager loading, lazy loading, and explicit loading to handle related data.
Session 30: Performing CRUD operations with Entity Framework Core.
Task:
- Implement Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) operations using Entity Framework Core.
- Write methods to handle data manipulation in your application.
Week 16: Advanced Entity Framework Core
Session 31: Managing Relationships in Entity Framework Core.
Task:
- Define one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships between models.
- Configure navigation properties and use Fluent API for complex relationships.
Session 32: Final Review and Database-Driven Application.
Task:
- Build a small database-driven application using ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core.
- Implement CRUD operations, data relationships, and LINQ queries.
Month 5: Building and Securing APIs with ASP.NET Core
Week 17: Introduction to Web APIs and REST
Session 33: Understanding Web APIs and RESTful services.
Task:
- Set up an ASP.NET Core Web API project.
- Create basic API endpoints to handle HTTP GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests.
Session 34: Working with JSON in Web APIs.
Task:
- Use JSON to format API responses and requests.
- Implement an API that processes JSON data and returns results in JSON format.
Week 18: Routing and Handling Requests in APIs
Session 35: Understanding routing in Web APIs.
Task:
- Implement attribute-based routing to map URLs to specific actions.
- Use route constraints and query parameters to handle complex requests.
Session 36: Validating Data in ASP.NET Core APIs.
Task:
- Implement model validation to ensure data integrity in API requests.
- Return validation errors to the client and handle invalid data gracefully.
Week 19: Securing APIs with Authentication and Authorization
Session 37: Implementing JWT Authentication in Web APIs.
Task:
- Secure your API using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication.
- Implement authentication and authorization to restrict access to certain endpoints.
Session 38: Role-based Authorization in ASP.NET Core APIs.
Task:
- Configure role-based authorization to control access to API resources.
- Assign roles to users and implement role-based security in your application.
Week 20: Advanced API Concepts and Final Review
Session 39: API Versioning and Swagger Documentation.
Task:
- Implement versioning strategies for your API to support multiple versions.
- Use Swagger to automatically generate API documentation for developers.
Session 40: Final Review and Building a Secure API.
Task:
- Build a secure API that supports authentication, authorization, and data validation.
- Document the API with Swagger and implement versioning for future updates.
Month 6: Advanced ASP.NET Core and Performance
Optimization
Week 21: Middleware and Custom Middleware in ASP.NET Core
Session 41: Introduction to Middleware in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Configure built-in middleware components for logging, error handling, and static files.
- Build custom middleware to handle specific request processing tasks.
Session 42: Creating Custom Middleware for Authentication.
Task:
- Implement custom middleware to inspect requests for authentication tokens.
- Handle unauthorized access and return appropriate responses.
Week 22: Caching and Response Compression in ASP.NET Core
Session 43: Implementing Caching for Performance Optimization.
Task:
- Use in-memory caching to store frequently accessed data.
- Configure distributed caching for large-scale applications.
Session 44: Implementing Response Compression to Improve Performance.
Task:
- Configure response compression to reduce payload size for API responses.
- Optimize compression settings for different content types.
Week 23: Error Handling and Logging in ASP.NET Core
Session 45: Global Error Handling in ASP.NET Core.
Task:
- Implement global exception handling using middleware.
- Log errors and return meaningful error messages to the client.
Session 46: Configuring Logging in ASP.NET Core Applications.
Task:
- Use ASP.NET Core logging features to capture logs for various events.
- Write logs to external services like Azure Monitor or Logstash for monitoring.
Week 24: Advanced Optimization and Final Review
Session 47: Performance Monitoring and Application Profiling.
Task:
- Use profiling tools like Application Insights or dotTrace to monitor application performance.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance.
Session 48: Final Review and Building a High-Performance ASP.NET Core App.
Task:
- Build an optimized ASP.NET Core application that includes middleware, caching, error
handling, and logging.
- Profile the application and improve its performance based on monitoring insights.
Month 7: JavaScript Basics and DOM Manipulation
Week 25: Introduction to JavaScript
Session 49: Overview of JavaScript and its Role in Web Development.
Task:
- Set up a basic HTML page and link an external JavaScript file.
- Write basic JavaScript code to display data on the web page (e.g., 'Hello World').
Session 50: Variables, Data Types, and Operators in JavaScript.
Task:
- Practice declaring variables using `let`, `const`, and `var`.
- Work with different data types (numbers, strings, booleans) and perform basic operations.
Week 26: Functions and Control Structures in JavaScript
Session 51: Writing Functions and Understanding Scope in JavaScript.
Task:
- Write functions that accept parameters and return values.
- Understand variable scope (global vs local) and hoisting.
Session 52: Control Structures - Loops, Conditionals, and Switch Statements.
Task:
- Use `if-else`, `for`, `while`, and `switch` statements to control program flow.
- Write a program that uses loops and conditionals to process user input.
Week 27: DOM Manipulation and Events
Session 53: Introduction to the DOM (Document Object Model).
Task:
- Use JavaScript to select, modify, and create HTML elements dynamically.
- Write code to add, remove, and update DOM elements.
Session 54: Handling User Events (Click, Hover, Keypress, etc.).
Task:
- Write event handlers to respond to user interactions (e.g., clicks, form submissions).
- Use `addEventListener` to attach events to DOM elements.
Week 28: JavaScript Objects and Arrays
Session 55: Working with Objects and Arrays in JavaScript.
Task:
- Create and manipulate JavaScript objects and arrays.
- Write methods within objects to process data.
Session 56: Final Review and JavaScript Project.
Task:
- Build a small JavaScript application that manipulates the DOM and handles user input.
- Implement functions, events, and object/array operations in the project.
Month 8: Introduction to ReactJS
Week 29: ReactJS Basics and Setup
Session 57: Overview of ReactJS and Setting Up the Development Environment.
Task:
- Install Node.js, npm, and create a new React project using `create-react-app`.
- Understand the folder structure of a React application and how components work.
Session 58: Creating Functional Components in ReactJS.
Task:
- Build simple functional components to display static content.
- Use JSX to embed JavaScript in HTML-like syntax for rendering elements.
Week 30: State and Props in ReactJS
Session 59: Managing State in React Components.
Task:
- Use the `useState` hook to add state to functional components.
- Build a counter component that increments or decrements when buttons are clicked.
Session 60: Passing Data Between Components Using Props.
Task:
- Use props to pass data from parent components to child components.
- Build a parent-child component structure where the parent manages the state and passes it
down as props.
Week 31: Handling Events and Forms in ReactJS
Session 61: Handling Events in React Components.
Task:
- Write event handlers to handle user input events (e.g., clicks, form submissions).
- Build a form component that submits data using the onSubmit event.
Session 62: Managing Form Data in ReactJS.
Task:
- Use controlled components to manage form inputs with state.
- Build a form that captures user input and displays it on the screen.
Week 32: React Router and Final Review
Session 63: Introduction to React Router for Navigation.
Task:
- Install and configure React Router to navigate between different pages in your app.
- Build a simple multi-page app with routing for home, about, and contact pages.
Session 64: Final Review and ReactJS Project.
Task:
- Build a small ReactJS project that includes components, state management, forms, and
routing.
- Implement navigation using React Router and manage state across different components.
Month 9: Advanced ReactJS
Week 33: React Hooks and Reusable Components
Session 65: Advanced React Hooks - useEffect and Custom Hooks.
Task:
- Use the `useEffect` hook to handle side effects in components.
- Create custom hooks to encapsulate logic and reuse across components.
Session 66: Building Reusable and Composable Components.
Task:
- Create reusable components with props and children.
- Build composable components that can be used across the application.
Week 34: State Management with Context API and Redux
Session 67: Introduction to React Context API for State Management.
Task:
- Use the Context API to manage the global state in a React application.
- Build a context provider and consumer to share the state between components.
Session 68: Introduction to Redux for Managing Complex State.
Task:
- Set up Redux in a React project for state management.
- Create actions, reducers, and a Redux store to manage the application state.
Week 35: Handling Side Effects and Asynchronous Data
Session 69: Handling Asynchronous Data Fetching with Axios or Fetch.
Task:
- Use `axios` or `fetch` to fetch data from an API and display it in a React component.
- Handle loading and error states when making asynchronous requests.
Session 70: Managing Side Effects with Redux Thunk or Redux Saga.
Task:
- Use Redux Thunk or Redux Saga to handle side effects in Redux.
- Implement asynchronous actions to fetch data and update the Redux store.
Week 36: Testing React Applications
Session 71: Unit Testing React Components with Jest and React Testing Library.
Task:
- Write unit tests for React components using Jest.
- Use React Testing Library to test component behavior and interactions.
Session 72: Final Review and ReactJS Advanced Project.
Task:
- Build a ReactJS project that uses advanced hooks, state management, and side effects.
- Write tests for components and manage asynchronous data fetching.
Month 10: Final Project - Integrating Front-end and
Back-end
Week 37: Project Planning and Setup
Session 73: Planning the Final Full-Stack Project.
Task:
- Define the scope, requirements, and features of the final project.
- Set up the project repository, and initialize the back-end and front-end environments.
Session 74: Initial Project Setup - Creating the Full-Stack Skeleton.
Task:
- Set up the ASP.NET Core back-end and ReactJS front-end.
- Establish the folder structure and create the first API endpoints and React components.
Week 38: Building the Back-End
Session 75: Building the Back-End - Implementing API Endpoints.
Task:
- Design and implement core API endpoints using ASP.NET Core.
- Write the business logic for data processing and validation in the back-end.
Session 76: Connecting the Back-End to the Database.
Task:
- Set up Entity Framework Core and connect the back-end to a SQL database.
- Implement CRUD operations for managing data through API endpoints.
Week 39: Building the Front-End
Session 77: Creating Front-End Pages with React Components.
Task:
- Build the main pages and components for the front-end using ReactJS.
- Implement navigation using React Router and state management with Context API or Redux.
Session 78: Connecting the Front-End to the Back-End APIs.
Task:
- Fetch data from the back-end APIs using Axios or Fetch in React components.
- Display the retrieved data on the front-end and handle user interactions.
Week 40: Final Integration and Project Review
Session 79: Final Integration - Testing and Debugging the Application.
Task:
- Test the full application by simulating real user interactions.
- Debug any issues in the integration between the front-end and back-end.
Session 80: Final Review and Preparing for Project Presentation.
Task:
- Prepare the final project for presentation, ensuring all features are working.
- Write documentation and prepare a demo to showcase the full-stack application.
Month 11: Final Project - Finalizing and Deployment
Week 41: Final Project Testing and Quality Assurance
Session 81: Writing Unit and Integration Tests for the Application.
Task:
- Write unit tests for both front-end (React components) and back-end (ASP.NET Core APIs).
- Ensure integration tests validate the communication between the front-end and back-end.
Session 82: Conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Task:
- Conduct user acceptance testing by gathering feedback from stakeholders or users.
- Refine the application based on user feedback and ensure all functionality works as expected.
Week 42: Preparing for Deployment
Session 83: Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines for Automated Deployment.
Task:
- Use GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, or another CI/CD tool to automate the deployment
process.
- Configure automated builds and tests for each code push to ensure stability.
Session 84: Deploying the Application to a Cloud Platform (Azure or AWS).
Task:
- Deploy the back-end (ASP.NET Core API) to a cloud service like Azure App Service.
- Deploy the front-end (ReactJS) to a cloud platform or static hosting service like Netlify.
Week 43: Final Project Presentation Preparation
Session 85: Creating Documentation for the Project.
Task:
- Write clear and concise documentation for the final project.
- Include details on the setup, technologies used, features, and future improvements.
Session 86: Preparing for the Final Presentation and Demo.
Task:
- Create a presentation showcasing the development process, challenges, and solutions.
- Prepare a live demo to highlight key features and functionality of the full-stack application.
Week 44: Final Project Presentation and Course Wrap-Up
Session 87: Final Project Presentation and Live Demo.
Task:
- Present the final project to an audience, highlighting the front-end and back-end integration.
- Demonstrate the application's functionality through a live demo.
Session 88: Course Wrap-Up and Career Guidance.
Task:
- Reflect on the learning journey throughout the course.
- Provide guidance on career opportunities, portfolios, and interviews for full-stack developers.
Month 12: Final Project Refinements and Career
Preparation
Week 45: Post-Presentation Improvements
Session 89: Gathering Feedback and Identifying Areas for Improvement.
Task:
- Collect feedback from the project presentation and demo session.
- Identify key areas for improvement in both front-end and back-end components.
Session 90: Implementing Improvements Based on Feedback.
Task:
- Refactor the code and improve the project based on feedback received.
- Optimize performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience where needed.
Week 46: Enhancing the Final Project
Session 91: Adding Advanced Features to the Final Project.
Task:
- Implement additional features such as user authentication, real-time updates, or third-party
API integrations.
- Ensure new features align with the original project scope and functionality.
Session 92: Ensuring Scalability and Maintenance of the Project.
Task:
- Review the architecture and design of the project to ensure scalability.
- Prepare documentation for long-term maintenance and future updates.
Week 47: Preparing for the Job Market
Session 93: Building a Portfolio to Showcase Your Full-Stack Skills.
Task:
- Organize your portfolio to showcase the final project and other key projects completed during
the course.
- Ensure your portfolio highlights your front-end and back-end skills.
Session 94: Preparing for Technical Interviews.
Task:
- Practice solving common coding problems and algorithms.
- Review key full-stack concepts and prepare for both technical and behavioral interview
questions.
Week 48: Final Review and Next Steps
Session 95: Final Review of the Course and Future Career Planning.
Task:
- Review the entire course, from C# and ASP.NET Core to JavaScript and ReactJS.
- Plan your next steps in terms of career goals, certifications, and job applications.
Session 96: One-on-One Career Guidance and Wrap-Up.
Task:
- Get personalized career guidance based on your portfolio and skill set.
- Wrap up the course with a focus on applying the skills learned in real-world scenarios.
