GENFOTECH INNOVATIONS

DOT NET PROGRAMMING

Module 1: Introduction to .NET Framework
● Overview of .NET Framework
○ Explanation: Introduction to the .NET Framework, its architecture, and the
Common Language Runtime (CLR). Understanding the difference
between .NET Core, .NET Framework, and .NET 5+.
● Setting Up the Development Environment
○ Explanation: Installing Visual Studio and .NET SDK, configuring the IDE, and
understanding project templates for .NET applications.
● Understanding Managed Code and CLR
○ Explanation: What managed code is, how the CLR manages the execution of
programs, and the importance of memory management (Garbage Collection).
● Compiling and Running .NET Applications
○ Explanation: How to compile and execute .NET programs using Visual Studio
and the command line. Overview of the MSBuild process.

Module 2: C# Programming Basics

● Introduction to C# Language
○ Explanation: Understanding the syntax, structure, and data types in C#.
Comparison with other programming languages.
● Variables and Data Types in C#
○ Explanation: Exploring value types and reference types in C#. Understanding
basic data types like int, float, string, and bool.
● Control Flow in C#
○ Explanation: Conditional statements (if, else if, switch) and loops (for, while,
do-while) to control the flow of applications.
● Methods and Functions in C#
○ Explanation: Declaring and invoking methods, method overloading, and return
types. Introduction to optional parameters and named arguments.
Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming in C#
● Classes and Objects
○ Explanation: Creating and using classes and objects in C#. Understanding class
members such as fields, properties, and methods.
● Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism
○ Explanation: The three pillars of object-oriented programming (OOP).
Implementing encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism in C# applications.
● Interfaces and Abstract Classes
○ Explanation: Understanding interfaces and abstract classes, and how to
implement them in C# to create flexible, reusable code.
● Static Classes and Members
○ Explanation: The use of static methods, fields, and classes in .NET. When and
why to use static elements in your code.

Module 4: Collections and Generics

● Arrays and Lists
○ Explanation: Working with arrays, lists, and other basic collections in C#.
Adding, accessing, and manipulating collection elements.
● Advanced Collections: Dictionary, Queue, Stack
○ Explanation: Introduction to complex collections like Dictionary, Queue, and
Stack for more flexible data handling.
● Generics in C#
○ Explanation: Using generics to create reusable and type-safe collections and
methods. Explanation of generic classes, interfaces, and delegates.
● LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
○ Explanation: Introduction to LINQ for querying collections. Writing simple and
advanced LINQ queries to filter, sort, and manipulate data.

Module 5: Exception Handling and Debugging

● Introduction to Exception Handling
○ Explanation: Understanding try-catch-finally blocks to handle runtime
exceptions in C#. Using throw and creating custom exceptions.
● Debugging in Visual Studio
○ Explanation: Using breakpoints, watch windows, and immediate windows to
debug applications. Understanding the call stack and variable inspection.
● Error Handling Best Practices
○ Explanation: Best practices for handling errors in .NET applications. Preventing
exceptions through validation and defensive programming.
● Logging and Monitoring
○ Explanation: Using logging frameworks (such as NLog or log4net) to capture
errors and application activity for better diagnostics.

Module 6: Introduction to .NET Core and .NET 5+

● Overview of .NET Core and .NET 5+
○ Explanation: Understanding the difference between .NET Core and the
traditional .NET Framework. Benefits of using .NET Core for cross-platform
development.
● Creating .NET Core Applications
○ Explanation: How to create console applications and libraries using .NET Core.
Setting up cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
● Working with the .NET CLI
○ Explanation: Understanding the .NET command-line interface for creating,
building, and running .NET Core applications. Managing dependencies with
NuGet.
● Understanding NuGet Packages
○ Explanation: Using NuGet for managing external libraries and dependencies
in .NET projects. Creating and publishing your own NuGet packages.

Module 7: Working with Databases in .NET

● Introduction to Entity Framework Core
○ Explanation: Using Entity Framework Core (EF Core) for object-relational
mapping (ORM). Setting up the DbContext and working with migrations.
● CRUD Operations with EF Core
○ Explanation: Performing Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations with EF
Core. Querying databases using LINQ-to-Entities.
● Database Connectivity (ADO.NET)
○ Explanation: Introduction to ADO.NET for directly connecting to SQL
databases. Understanding how to work with Sql Connection, Sql Command, and
Sql DataReader.
● Data Validation and Annotations
○ Explanation: Using data annotations and validation attributes to ensure data
integrity in .NET applications.

Module 8: ASP.NET Core Web Development

● Introduction to ASP.NET Core
○ Explanation: Understanding the fundamentals of web development using
ASP.NET Core. Setting up a basic web application with MVC (Model-View-
Controller) architecture.
● Working with Razor Pages
○ Explanation: Introduction to Razor syntax for creating dynamic web pages.
Understanding the use of layout pages and partial views.
● Routing in ASP.NET Core
○ Explanation: How ASP.NET Core handles routing, both attribute-based and
convention-based routing in web applications.
● Authentication and Authorization
○ Explanation: Implementing user authentication using ASP.NET Core Identity.
Understanding role-based access control (RBAC) and token-based authentication
(JWT).

Module 9: Web APIs with ASP.NET Core

● Building RESTful APIs
○ Explanation: Understanding the REST architectural style. Creating RESTful
web APIs using ASP.NET Core, including routes and controllers.
● API Versioning and Documentation
○ Explanation: Implementing API versioning and documenting APIs using tools
like Swagger/OpenAPI.
● Working with HTTP Clients
○ Explanation: Consuming external APIs using Http Client to make requests and
handle responses asynchronously.
● Data Transfer and Serialization
○ Explanation: Using JSON and XML for data transfer in APIs. Working with the
Newtonsoft.Json library for serialization and deserialization.

Module 10: Advanced .NET Concepts

● Multithreading and Asynchronous Programming
○ Explanation: Understanding threads and parallelism in .NET. Using async and
await keywords for writing non-blocking code in .NET applications.
● Memory Management and Garbage Collection
○ Explanation: Exploring the .NET garbage collector, memory allocation, and
best practices for efficient memory management.
● Dependency Injection in .NET Core
○ Explanation: Understanding the built-in dependency injection (DI) framework
in .NET Core. Setting up services and configuring lifetimes.
● Microservices Architecture with .NET
○ Explanation: Introduction to microservices architecture in .NET. Building
microservices using ASP.NET Core and deploying them using Docker.

Module 11: Testing and Deployment

● Unit Testing with xUnit/NUnit
○ Explanation: Writing unit tests using xUnit and NUnit frameworks.
Understanding how to mock dependencies and test individual components in
isolation.
● Integration Testing
○ Explanation: Performing integration tests on entire .NET applications, ensuring
that different modules work together as expected.
● Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
○ Explanation: Setting up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions,
or Jenkins. Deploying .NET applications to cloud platforms such as Azure or
AWS.
● Application Performance Monitoring
○ Explanation: Monitoring and optimizing the performance of .NET applications
using tools like Application Insights and New Relic.

Module 12: Final Project and Course Conclusion

● Final Project
○ Explanation: A comprehensive project where students will design and build a
complete .NET application, applying all the concepts learned throughout the
course.
● Project Review and Debugging
○ Explanation: Reviewing the project, fixing issues, and optimizing the
application for better performance.
● Course Recap and Future Learning
○ Explanation: Recap of key course topics and discussions about advanced .NET
technologies like Blazor, SignalR, and MAUI for cross-platform applications.