Description

The world of application development is constantly changing with the rise of open-source languages and technologies. Since Microsoft made the .NET platform and C# open-source in 2014, a vibrant community of developers has contributed to the language’s evolution on GitHub. Microsoft releases a new version of .NET every year, leading to newer patterns, frameworks, and design approaches in active application development.

Learn C# 11 & 12 and use Entity Framework Core for data management. Explore cloud development with Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Blob Storage. Implement async communication with Azure Service Bus and secure apps with Azure Key Vault. Build web apps with Blazor and ASP.NET, and add real-time features with SignalR. Discover microservices with Web APIs, and streamline your workflow using Azure DevOps and Docker. Develop applications for mobile, desktop, and Windows with .NET MAUI, Blazor Hybrid, and WinUI.

Upon completion, readers will have a solid understanding of the latest C# features and how they fit into current design approaches. The book is not intended to be an exhaustive reference on the subject, but rather a jumping-off point for developers with some experience to begin working with the newest concepts.

Key Features

● Learn the new features of C# 12 and how to apply them in programming.

● Understand how to develop cloud-based applications using Azure.

● Discover how to build applications for desktop using .NET MAUI.

What you will learn

● Learning the fundamentals of C# 12 programming language.

● Understanding advanced concepts like LINQ and asynchronous programming.

● Building web applications using ASP.NET Core, MVC and Blazor.

● Crafting cross-platform desktop applications using .NET MAUI.

● Unit testing using NUnit for robust code validation.

Who this book is for

This book is geared towards intermediate to advanced .NET developers and software engineers seeking to expand their skill set in building modern cloud-based applications, web apps, and mobile experiences.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Visual Studio 2022

2. What is New in C# 12

3. Mastering Entity Framework Core

4. Getting Started with Azure Functions

5. Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and Blob Storage

6. Unleashing the Power of Async Operations with Azure Service Bus

7. Securing Your Apps with Azure Key Vault

8. Building Dynamic Web Apps with Blazor and ASP.NET

9. Real-time Communication with SignalR and ASP.NET

10. Implementing MicroServices with Web APIs

11. CI/CD with Docker and Azure DevOps

12. Building Multi-platform Apps with .NET MAUI and Blazor Hybrid

13. Windows UI Library: Crafting Native Windows Experience

14. Unit Testing and Debugging