Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API from Coursera

This course is unique because it will allow you to utilize your current skill set and be confident enough to upgrade your code and web applications for efficiency, speed, and security. By modularizing your code into APIs and implementing ASP.NET Apps that will consume them, you will be able to write less code, with more powerful results. By adding APIs into your environment, you can take advantage of a new type of architecture which will allow you and your team members to easily deploy and share code. HTTP Client Functionality will give you the edge when creating applications that need to work with Add, Edit, and View functionality. After talking this short course, you will be able to strategize and plan the expansion of your ASP.NET applications to include techniques that will simplify your code and result in, beautiful, modern architecture that can communicate with any API, written in any language. Learners with experience in C#, HTML, and CSS who are looking to expand and make their code more efficient should take this course.

By the end of this 1.5-hour long course, you will be able to:

Build and Prepare the Code Environment with the Necessary Tools to Consume an API

Preapre and develop a C# ASP.NET Core Web Application that will Interact with an API

Develop an ASP.NET Core Razor Page that will Perform HTTP Operations

Create a Razor Page that will Render/Trigger API Response Events

This course is unique because the customized hands-on learning experiences are tailored to the learner for success in using ASP.NET, Razor Pages, APIs, and C#

To be successful in this project, you should have a background in C#, HTML, and CSS Development. You should also have some knowledge about APIs with regard to their reusability.

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Lesson 2: Build the Code Environment With the Necessary Tools to Consume an API

In this lesson, you will learn to independently use the tools and components necessary to communicate with and consume API services. You will also gain a clear understanding of the different types of APIs available for application development, and build confidence in integrating this layer into your own environment.

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This course strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners, solidifying their understanding of ASP.NET

Builds a strong foundation for beginners, teaching them the fundamentals of ASP.NET, Razor Pages, APIs, and C#

Prepares learners for real-world scenarios by utilizing Microsoft Azure in the lab environment

Offers hands-on, interactive experiences, allowing learners to apply their skills directly

Teaches skills and knowledge that are highly relevant to industry, ensuring learners' marketability

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Practical api consumption with asp.net core

According to learners, this course provides a solid foundation in developing ASP.NET Core web applications that consume APIs. Many highlight its practical, hands-on approach, making it ideal for those with existing C#, HTML, and CSS skills looking to efficiently integrate APIs. Students praise the concise structure and clear demonstrations, enabling a quick grasp of HTTP operations with Razor Pages. While largely positive, some note that its brief duration means it covers fundamental concepts without deep dives into advanced topics, making it best suited for specific skill enhancement rather than comprehensive learning.

A short, direct course for specific skill acquisition.

"This short course provided exactly what I needed to get started with API consumption in ASP.NET Core without a lot of fluff."

"It's great for a quick overview and helped me learn a specific skill efficiently."

"I found the bite-sized modules perfect for quickly understanding how to work with Razor Pages and HTTP operations."

Uses current .NET Core features and practices.

"It really helped solidify my understanding of current API consumption patterns with Razor Pages."

"Glad to see it uses modern ASP.NET Core features, which is essential for current development practices."

"The techniques taught are very relevant to today's web development landscape."

Provides effective, practical coding examples.

"The hands-on coding and projects are the strongest part of the course for me, I could immediately apply the concepts."

"I appreciated the practical examples that showed how to build an ASP.NET Core web app consuming an API step-by-step."

"The demos were incredibly helpful; I felt confident enough to integrate this into my own environment after completing the course."

Focuses on fundamentals, not deep dives into advanced areas.

"While excellent for the basics, I wish it covered more advanced topics like error handling or authentication methods."

"It's a great introduction, but if you're looking for comprehensive coverage, you might need supplemental material."

"I felt it was too basic for my intermediate level, as it only scratched the surface of API integration."

Requires foundational C#, HTML, CSS, and API understanding.

"It definitely assumes you have a background in C# and web technologies; not for absolute beginners."

"I wouldn't recommend this if you're new to APIs, as it dives right into consumption."

"Make sure you're comfortable with C#, HTML, and CSS beforehand, as it doesn't cover those basics."

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Read 'ASP.NET Core in Action'

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This book will provide you with a foundational understanding of the key concepts of ASP.NET Core

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Read the book from cover to cover
Take notes and highlight important passages
Complete the exercises at the end of each chapter

HTTP Client Functionality

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Being confident with the fundamentals will allow you to utilize this layer more efficiently

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Work with GET requests
Work with POST requests
Work with PUT requests
Work with DELETE requests

Develop Endpoints, Services, Databases

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Experimenting with different techniques and scenarios will make you more confident with your implementation

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Try different scenarios for POST, PUT and DELETE
Check for errors and test different error scenarios

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Collaborate with others and engage in the course content

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Discuss the different architectural patterns that can be used to build web applications
Share your own experiences with using different architectural patterns
Collaborate on a project to build a web application using a specific architectural pattern

Build a Budgeting Application

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Creating your own API Implementing ASP.NET Core will solidify your understanding of the concepts

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Design the database schema for the application
Create the API endpoints for the application
Implement the business logic for the application
Create the user interface for the application
Test the application and deploy it to a server

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Put together the knowledge you learned in the course and share it with others

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Choose a topic that you are passionate about and that you have learned about in this course
Research your topic and gather information from a variety of sources
Write a blog post that is well-written, informative, and engaging
Publish your blog post on a platform that is relevant to your audience

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Engage with practical problems and understand how to collaborate in a team

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Find an open source project that you are interested in and that is relevant to your skills
Read the project's documentation and contribute to discussions in the project's community
Fork the project and make changes to the codebase
Submit a pull request to the project's maintainers

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