Architecting an ASP.NET Core MVC Application for Unit Testability from Pluralsight

Want to quickly and easily know if your app is working? You'll need automated tests. This course will show you how to architect an ASP.NET Core app so that you can write great automated unit tests.

You need unit tests if you want to know if your app is really and truly working. The problem is that it's not always easy to do. In this course, Architecting an ASP.NET Core MVC Application for Unit Testability, you will gain the ability to design your apps for testability. First, you will learn about the architectural design patterns that help make your application easy to test, refactor, and maintain. Next, you will discover how to apply these architectural design patterns in order to implement testable ASP.NET Model-View-Controller code and testable database code using Entity Framework Core. Finally, you will explore how to apply these design patterns to create testable security code, validation code, and Web API code. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of software architecture and unit testing needed to design your ASP.NET Core apps for testability.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

What Should I Test?

Using Abstraction to Test the User Interface

Overthrowing the Tyranny of the Database with Repository and Adapter Patterns

Leveraging the Strategy Pattern to Encapsulate Business Logic

Invoking the Right Logic and Loading the Correct Page

Testing Security: Authorization & Policies

Testing Security: Custom Logic & Middleware

Validating Your Web API Service Code

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Well-suited for those seeking to enhance their testing capabilities in ASP.NET Core MVC applications

Leverages reputable instructional guidance from Benjamin Day, known for his expertise in ASP.NET development

Develops foundational skills in architecting ASP.NET Core MVC applications for improved testability

Provides practical implementation strategies to architect testable database code using Entity Framework Core

Explores advanced patterns, such as Strategy and Adapter, for encapsulating business logic and overcoming database dependencies

Covers essential aspects of testable security code, including authorization policies and custom logic

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Architecting an ASP.NET Core MVC Application for Unit Testability with these activities:

Review Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming

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Strengthen your understanding of OOP principles, which are essential for designing testable software.

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Read articles or books on OOP concepts
Review your previous notes or course materials on OOP
Solve practice problems or exercises related to OOP

Participate in Online Study Groups

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Engage with other learners to exchange knowledge, discuss concepts, and reinforce your understanding of unit testing.

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Find online study groups or forums dedicated to unit testing
Join the study groups and actively participate in discussions
Share your knowledge and experiences with other members

Seek Guidance from Experienced Unit Testers

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Connect with experienced unit testers to gain valuable insights, advice, and support for your learning journey.

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Identify potential mentors through online platforms or professional networks
Reach out to mentors and request guidance on unit testing
Schedule regular meetings or communication to discuss progress and challenges

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Follow Tutorials on Testing in ASP.NET Core

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Enhance your unit testing skills by exploring tutorials that demonstrate best practices and techniques in ASP.NET Core.

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Search for tutorials on ASP.NET Core unit testing
Identify tutorials that focus on your areas of interest
Follow the tutorials and practice implementing the concepts

Solve Test Automation Challenges

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Sharpen your testing skills by solving challenges and exercises that cover various aspects of unit testing.

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Find online or offline sources with test automation challenges
Select challenges that align with your skill level
Attempt to solve the challenges

Create a Data Visualization

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Convey complex data and information about your app's unit testability and functionality in visual form.

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Identify the data to display
Choose a data visualization tool
Design and create the visualization

Contribute to Open-Source Unit Testing Projects

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the open-source community by participating in unit testing projects.

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Identify open-source projects that focus on unit testing
Review the project documentation and codebase
Identify areas where you can contribute
Submit pull requests with your contributions

Career center

Learners who complete Architecting an ASP.NET Core MVC Application for Unit Testability will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Quality Assurance Manager

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Software Test Engineer

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Software Development Manager

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Quality Assurance Analyst

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Web Developer

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Security Engineer

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DevOps Engineer

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Database Administrator

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Solutions Architect

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Full-Stack Developer

A Full-Stack Developer works with the front-end and back-end of an application, handling the user interfaces, databases, and servers used to build an application. This course may be especially helpful for those working with the back-end of an application, particularly in learning how to make unit testing work in a back-end context.

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Software Architect

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Senior Software Engineer

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Data Scientist

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Project Manager

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Business Analyst

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