Create and run a .NET Core console app in Linux using docker from Coursera

This Guided Project "Create and run a .NET Core console app in Linux using docker" is an intermediate level project that is suitable for anyone interested in application development.

In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will recognize the advantages of creating console applications, analyze the structure of a console application, identify the differences between CLI and GUI, create a .NET Core console application in Ubuntu (most popular and widely-used Linux distribution), create and configure a Dockerfile for .NET, generate a docker image and run the application locally inside a docker container.

To achieve this, we will start by recognizing the meaning and structure of console applications and the advantages of creating one, followed by developing a .NET Core console application using the CLI, generating a docker image for the application and running it inside a docker container.

This project is unique because it will prepare you to create applications that require little to no front-end designing skills but focuses strictly on functionality by utilizing the CLI and sharing lightweight prototypes with others that run on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux and MacOS.

In order to be successful in this project, you should be familiar with object-oriented programming concepts. Having experience of working in a Linux environment along with a basic knowledge of C# will be a plus.

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Syllabus

Project Overview

Create a .NET Core console application in Linux OS, generate a docker image of it and run the application locally inside a docker container.

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Suitable for anyone interested in application development, especially those with an intermediate level of programming knowledge

Helps learners develop skills in creating functional console applications with minimal front-end design

Utilizes Docker to create lightweight prototypes that can run on various operating systems

Leverages CLI for application development, enabling faster development and easier collaboration

Facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration among learners and teams alike

Requires advanced experience in object-oriented programming, which may be a barrier to beginners

Recommended for learners with prior experience in Linux environment and C# programming

Activities

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Review C# programming basics

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Refreshing your C# programming basics will help you understand the syntax and concepts used in the course.

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Review C# data types and operators
Review C# control flow
Review C# methods

Follow tutorials on Docker and .NET Core

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Following tutorials on Docker and .NET Core will help you understand the concepts and tools used in the course.

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Find tutorials on Docker and .NET Core
Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises
Review your work and identify areas for improvement

Review the basics of Linux and the command line

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Reviewing the basics of Linux and the command line will help you understand the environment in which you will be working in the course.

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Review basic Linux commands
Review how to navigate the file system
Review how to use text editors

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Create a simple C# console application using Docker

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Creating a simple C# console application using Docker will help you apply the skills you learn in the course to a practical project.

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Plan your application and design the code
Create a Dockerfile for your application
Build the Docker image and run your application
Test and debug your application
Deploy your application to a Docker registry

Career center

Learners who complete Create and run a .NET Core console app in Linux using docker will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts analyze and design computer systems. They work with users to gather requirements, develop system specifications, and write and test code. This course may be useful for Systems Analysts who want to learn how to create and run .NET Core console applications in Linux using Docker. Docker is a platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that allow applications to run consistently across different operating systems.

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Applications Developer

Applications Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. They work with users to gather requirements, design and develop applications, and test and debug code. This course may be useful for Applications Developers who want to learn how to create and run .NET Core console applications in Linux using Docker. Docker is a platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that allow applications to run consistently across different operating systems.

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Software Engineer

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Network Administrator

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DevOps Engineer

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Security Analyst

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Cloud Engineer

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Database Administrator

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Solutions Architect

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Data Scientist

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and develop software systems. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design and develop software architectures, and test and debug code. This course may be useful for Software Architects who want to learn how to create and run .NET Core console applications in Linux using Docker. Docker is a platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that allow applications to run consistently across different operating systems.

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Technical Lead

Technical Leads lead and manage software development teams. They work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design and develop software solutions, and test and debug code. This course may be useful for Technical Leads who want to learn how to create and run .NET Core console applications in Linux using Docker. Docker is a platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that allow applications to run consistently across different operating systems.

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Project Manager

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Business Analyst

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