Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web Development

Building modern web applications requires a framework that is fast, secure, and easy to maintain. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of web development using ASP.NET Core, helping you understand how to structure backend applications with confidence. You will transition from understanding basic web requests to creating structured, reliable APIs and web services. Along the way, you will explore essential modern practices, including dependency injection, middleware configuration, and basic database integration using Entity Framework Core. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of ASP.NET Core and how the request-response pipeline works - Configure routing, controllers, and middleware to handle web requests effectively - Implement dependency injection to write clean, maintainable, and testable code - Connect your web application to databases using Entity Framework Core - Apply modern security best practices, including basic authentication and authorization flows - Structure and document web APIs using modern industry standards This course begins with essential web terminology and basic architectural concepts before guiding you through practical code structures. You will read clear explanations, analyze robust code snippets, and complete written exercises designed to reinforce your understanding. This course is designed for absolute beginners to backend development and developers transitioning from other programming languages. No prior experience with .NET is required. Start your journey into backend engineering and build your first ASP.NET Core web service today.