Learn how to improve your ASP.NET Core skills with industry-proven concepts and techniques while making your code efficient and maintainable during the software development lifecycle Key Features Follow standard guidelines before, during and after writing code throughout the SDLC Adhere to industry best practices when creating high-quality software at each stage Apply proven techniques to improve your coding, debugging and deployment processes for websites Book DescriptionWhen ASP.NET Core was first introduced, developers struggled with how it was moving away from a familiar architecture and didn't know the best way to transition legacy applications to ASP.NET Core. Since ASP.NET Core 8 is now stable, this book provides best practices for developers looking to improve their skills as a software engineer. You will first delve into establishing an IDE environment by exploring the essential tools for building high-quality ASP.NET websites. You will explore best practices for project structure and layout, set up robust source control, and employ pipelines for automated project building. Next, you will focus on ASP.NET Core components, providing insights into their commonalities. You will also learn middleware best practices, how to handle front-end tasks involving JavaScript, CSS, and image files, delve into the anatomy of controllers and Razor pages, explore optimal practices with Entity Framework, and cover effective approaches to exception handling in your application. Later, you will understand optional yet valuable components that enhance project organization, extensibility, security, and performance. By the end of this book, you will have a comprehensive understanding of industry-proven concepts and best practices necessary for building real-world ASP.NET Core websites with confidence.What you will learn Understand the common IDE tools used in the industry Learn the best approach for organizing source control, projects, and middleware. Uncover the top security threats on the web and the best way to protect your code Discover the best ways to optimize entity framework for faster queries Understand the best ways of automating software with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Learn the “Core” coding fundamentals when building websites Discover the hidden language of HtmlHelpers, TagHelpers, and ViewComponents. Who this book is forThis book is for developers who have a working knowledge of ASP.NET Core and want to pursue their career by learning best practices in a developer community or corporate environment. While there may be subjects new to readers, this book can be used as a reference to gain more clarity on ASP.NET Core topics at a later time. After finishing the book, the reader will have a better understanding of how to structure an ASP.NET Core web application, identify the architecture, and provide best practices for others to learn.

Book Information
ISBN 9781837632121
Author Jonathan R. Danylko
Format Paperback
Imprint Packt Publishing Limited
Publisher Packt Publishing Limited