Course Duration: 26 weeks (6 months)

Course Level: Intermediate to Advance

Month 1: Introduction to ASP.NET Core MVC

     Week 1: Overview of ASP.NET Core

          --  Introduction to .NET Core and ASP.NET Core
          --  Benefits of ASP.NET Core MVC
          --  Setting up the development environment (Visual Studio, .NET SDK)
          --  Understanding the MVC architecture

     Week 2: ASP.NET Core Basics

          --  Creating your first ASP.NET Core MVC project
          --  Project structure and configuration
          --  Middleware and the request pipeline
          --  Dependency Injection basics

     Week 3: Controllers and Actions

          --  Creating controllers and actions
          --  Routing and URL mapping
          --  Action parameters and model binding
          --  Returning views and JSON results

     Week 4: Views and Razor Syntax

          --  Introduction to Razor syntax
          --  Creating and rendering views
          --  Layouts, partial views, and view components
          --  Strongly-typed views and ViewModels

Month 2: Advanced MVC Concepts

     Week 5: Tag Helpers and View Features

          --  Built-in tag helpers (form, input, anchor, etc.)
          --  Custom tag helpers
          --  Using ViewData, ViewBag, and TempData

     Week 6: Model Validation and Data Annotation

          --  Defining models with data annotations
          --  Client-side and server-side validation
          --  Custom validation attributes

     Week 7: Dependency Injection and Middleware

          --  Configuring and using DI services
          --  Custom middleware development
          --  Middleware for authentication and authorization

     Week 8: Authentication and Authorization

          --  Implementing Identity in ASP.NET Core
          --  Role-based and claims-based authorization
          --  External authentication providers (Google, Facebook)

Month 3: Entity Framework Core

     Week 9: Introduction to Entity Framework Core

          --  Overview of ORM and EF Core
          --  Setting up EF Core in a project
          --  Code-first vs. database-first approaches

     Week 10: Database Migrations and Seeding

          --  Creating and applying migrations
          --  Seeding initial data
          --  Managing database changes

     Week 11: Querying Data with LINQ

          --  Basic and advanced LINQ queries
          --  Filtering, sorting, and pagination
          --  Async methods for querying

     Week 12: Relationships and Navigation Properties

          --  Configuring one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships
          --  Loading related data (eager, lazy, and explicit loading)

Month 4: Advanced EF Core and API Integration

     Week 13: Repository Pattern and Unit of Work

          --  Creating repositories for data access
          --  Implementing the Unit of Work pattern
          --  Decoupling EF Core from controllers

     Week 14: Advanced EF Core Features

          --  Using raw SQL queries
          --  Tracking and no-tracking queries
          --  Handling concurrency issues

     Week 15: Web APIs in ASP.NET Core

          --  Creating RESTful APIs
          --  Routing, versioning, and serialization
          --  Testing APIs with Postman

     Week 16: Consuming APIs in MVC

          --  Calling APIs from controllers
          --  Integrating third-party APIs
          --  Best practices for API integration

Month 5: Real-World Application Development

     Week 17: Security in ASP.NET Core

          --  Preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) and CSRF attacks
          --  Securing sensitive data with encryption
          --  Implementing CORS policies

     Week 18: Performance Optimization

          --  Caching strategies (in-memory, distributed, response caching)
          --  Using CDN for static content
          --  Profiling and debugging performance bottlenecks

     Week 19: Advanced Features

          --  SignalR for real-time communication
          --  Background tasks with hosted services
          --  Localization and globalization

     Week 20: Testing and Debugging

          --  Unit testing controllers and services
          --  Integration testing with test servers
          --  Debugging techniques in Visual Studio

Month 6: Capstone Project and Deployment

     Week 21: Project Planning

          --  Defining project scope and requirements
          --  Designing database schema and models
          --  Setting up the project structure

     Week 22: Project Development - Part 1

          --  Implementing core functionality
          --  Creating models, controllers, and views
          --  Applying authentication and authorization

     Week 23: Project Development - Part 2

          --  Adding advanced features (real-time updates, API integration)
          --  Optimizing performance and security

     Week 24: Deployment and Final Presentation

          --  Preparing the application for deployment
          --  Hosting on Azure or IIS
          --  Presenting the project and code review

Course Highlights

     --  Hands-on coding sessions and practical assignments.
     --  Weekly quizzes and interactive discussions.
     --  Capstone project for real-world experience.
     -- Guidance on industry best practices and trends.

Course Duration: 26 weeks (6 months)

Course Level: Intermediate to Advance

Month 1: Introduction and Fundamentals

     Week 1:

          --  Overview of Web Development
          --  Introduction to .NET Core and ASP.NET Core
          --  Setting up the Development Environment
          --  Introduction to Web APIs and RESTful Services

     Week 2:

          --  Understanding HTTP, JSON, and RESTful Architecture
          --  ASP.NET Core Project Structure
          --  Creating a Simple Web API
          --  Understanding Controllers and Actions

     Week 3:

          --  Routing in ASP.NET Core Web API
          --  Attribute Routing and Conventional Routing
          --  Handling HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
          --  Query Strings and Route Parameters

     Week 4:

          --  Dependency Injection in ASP.NET Core
          --  Middleware and the Request Pipeline
          --  Configuration and AppSettings
          --  Working with Logging in ASP.NET Core

Month 2: Data Handling and Persistence

     Week 5:

          --  Introduction to Entity Framework Core
          --  Setting up a Database with EF Core
          --  Creating Models and DbContext
          --  CRUD Operations with EF Core

     Week 6:

          --  Data Annotations and Fluent API
          --  Managing Relationships in EF Core (One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)
          --  Database Migrations in EF Core

     Week 7:

          --  Repository Pattern and Unit of Work
          --  DTOs (Data Transfer Objects) and Automapper
          --  LINQ Queries with EF Core

     Week 8:

          --  Paging, Sorting, and Filtering Data
          --  Handling Large Data Sets
          --  Asynchronous Programming with Async/Await

Month 3: Advanced API Features

     Week 9:

          --  Authentication and Authorization Basics
          --  Implementing JWT (JSON Web Tokens) Authentication
          --  Role-Based and Policy-Based Authorization

     Week 10:

          --  Securing Web APIs with HTTPS and CORS
          --  API Versioning in ASP.NET Core
          --  Custom Middleware for Cross-Cutting Concerns

     Week 11:

          --  Exception Handling and Error Responses
          --  Global Exception Handling Middleware
          --  Logging Errors and Debugging APIs

    Week 12:

          --  Building APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI
          --  Customizing Swagger Documentation
          --  Testing APIs with Postman and Swagger UI

Month 4: Performance Optimization and Testing

     Week 13:

          --  Performance Optimization Techniques for Web APIs
          --  Caching Strategies (In-Memory, Distributed, Response Caching)
          --  Implementing Rate Limiting

     Week 14:

          --  Unit Testing Web APIs with xUnit
          --  Mocking Dependencies with Moq
          --  Integration Testing with ASP.NET Core

     Week 15:

          --  Load Testing and Benchmarking APIs
          --  Tools for API Testing: JMeter, Postman, etc.
          --  Monitoring API Performance with Application Insights

     Week 16:

          --  Background Tasks with Hosted Services and Worker Services
          --  Implementing Task Queues (e.g., using RabbitMQ)
          --  Health Checks for ASP.NET Core Applications

Month 5: Real-Time Features and Third-Party Integrations

     Week 17:

          --  Real-Time Communication with SignalR
          --  Setting Up SignalR Hub in ASP.NET Core
          --  Broadcasting Messages and Groups in SignalR

     Week 18:

          --  Integrating Third-Party APIs (e.g., Google, Twilio, Payment Gateways)
          --  Consuming APIs with HttpClient
          --  API Throttling and Retry Policies

     Week 19:

          --  Working with File Uploads and Downloads in Web APIs
          --  Streaming Data in ASP.NET Core Web APIs
          --  Working with Blob Storage

     Week 20:

          --  Implementing Webhooks in ASP.NET Core
          --  Designing APIs for High Scalability
          --  Best Practices for API Design and Development

Month 6: Deployment and Final Project

     Week 21:

          --  Configuring ASP.NET Core for Production
          --  Publishing Web APIs on IIS, Azure, and Docker
          --  Deployment Automation with CI/CD Pipelines

     Week 22:

          --  API Monitoring and Maintenance
          --  Logging with Serilog and Seq
          --  Security Best Practices for Production APIs

     Week 23:

          --  Capstone Project Development: Phase 1
          --  Project Requirement Analysis
          --  Setting Up the Project Architecture
          --  Creating Initial API Endpoints

     Week 24:

          --  Capstone Project Development: Phase 2
          --  Implementing Advanced Features
          --  Testing and Debugging the API
          --  Final Deployment and Presentation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the principles of building RESTful Web APIs using ASP.NET Core. Be proficient in designing, developing, and deploying robust APIs. Implement best practices for API security, performance, and scalability. Gain hands-on experience with real-world API projects.