Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this comprehensive course, you'll embark on your journey to mastering ASP.NET Core. You will gain a solid understanding of the framework, how it fits into modern software development, and the key concepts you need to work effectively with ASP.NET Core. By the end, you will feel confident in setting up a development environment and building your first project. The course starts by introducing you to the world of .NET and ASP.NET Core, explaining their core features and how they differ from previous frameworks. You'll get familiar with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, two essential tools for building ASP.NET Core applications. The course guides you step-by-step through the environment configuration process, ensuring you are well-equipped to start your development journey. As you move on, you'll dive into setting up and configuring your project. You’ll learn about the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, the roles of Views, Models, and Controllers, and how to implement them in your application. You will also explore important project files and learn how to manage application logs, helping you set up a robust development environment. This course is ideal for anyone starting their development journey with ASP.NET Core. Whether you're new to .NET or transitioning from another platform, this course will equip you with the skills needed to build, configure, and manage web applications. Some basic understanding of programming concepts is helpful, but no prior knowledge of ASP.NET Core is required. The course is designed for beginners.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce you to the course and give you a roadmap of what to expect as you embark on your ASP.NET Core learning journey. You’ll get a high-level understanding of the course objectives and how each section will build on the next.

Getting Started with ASP.NET Core

In this module, we will dive into the basics of the .NET framework and ASP.NET Core, explaining their role in modern web development. You’ll also learn about the primary goals of this course and the project you'll be building from start to finish.

Environment Configuration

In this module, we will walk you through the essential environment setup steps needed to start working with ASP.NET Core. You'll learn how to install and configure Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, including the necessary tools and SDKs. By the end, you'll be ready to begin developing your ASP.NET Core applications efficiently.

Project Setup and Configurations

In this module, we will guide you through setting up your first ASP.NET Core project. You'll learn about the MVC pattern and how it helps structure your application, as well as how to create Views, Models, and Controllers. We'll also cover best practices and essential files for project configuration.

Introducing Source Control Management (GitHub)

In this module, we will introduce you to source control management using Git and GitHub. You’ll learn why source control is critical for team collaboration, and you’ll set up your own GitHub account and repository. By the end, you'll be comfortable with Git operations and integrating GitHub into your development workflow.

Modifying the Website Layout

In this module, we will focus on modifying the layout of your ASP.NET Core website. You'll learn how to customize the Layout file and integrate Bootstrap to enhance the design. We’ll also cover static files and how to commit changes to your GitHub repository, ensuring your work is saved and version-controlled.