Integration Testing and CI/CD Pipelines in ASP.NET Core

Building modern web applications requires more than just writing code; it demands a reliable way to verify that all components work together seamlessly before deployment. Manual testing is slow and error-prone, making automated testing and deployment essential skills for modern developers. This text-based course guides you through the process of setting up integration tests for ASP.NET Core applications and automating your delivery process. You will transition from writing basic unit tests to establishing a fully automated pipeline that tests, analyzes, and deploys your application. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of integration testing and how it differs from unit testing - Configure realistic test environments using WebApplicationFactory to test API endpoints in isolation - Analyze application performance and run load tests using JMeter - Create automated CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions to build and test your code on every commit - Deploy ASP.NET Core applications securely to Azure Web Apps using pipeline secrets - Practice troubleshooting failing pipelines and managing test databases You will start with foundational testing concepts before moving step-by-step through test creation, performance evaluation, and pipeline automation. Through clear written explanations and practical code examples, you will gain a clear understanding of the entire deployment lifecycle. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate ASP.NET Core developers who want to adopt professional DevOps practices. No prior experience with CI/CD tools or cloud deployment is required. Start building more reliable applications today by mastering testing and automation.