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Building a RESTful API with ASP.NET Core

Kevin Dockx
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Covers the fundamental principles of creating an ASP.NET Core API
Kevin Dockx, the instructor, is well-recognized for his expertise in ASP.NET Core
Focuses on connecting an API to a database using Entity Framework Core
Provides hands-on experience in building APIs from scratch
Assumes learners are familiar with C# programming language

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Learners who complete Building a RESTful API with ASP.NET Core will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Software Engineer
Software Engineers build, maintain, and improve software systems. This course can help you succeed in a Software Engineer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Backend Developer
Backend Developers design, develop, and maintain the server-side of web applications. This course can help you succeed in a Backend Developer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Full-Stack Developer
Full Stack Developers are responsible for both the frontend and backend of web applications. This course can help you succeed in a Full Stack Developer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Web Developer
Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites. This course can help you succeed in a Web Developer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Data Engineer
Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines. This course can help you succeed in a Data Engineer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Database Administrator
Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. This course can help you succeed in a Database Administrator career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Systems Analyst
Systems Analysts analyze and design computer systems. This course can help you succeed in a Systems Analyst career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Software Architect
Software Architects design and develop software systems. This course can help you succeed in a Software Architect career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects design and develop cloud-based systems. This course can help you succeed in a Cloud Architect career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Data Scientist
Data Scientists analyze and interpret data to find patterns and trends. This course may be useful in a Data Scientist career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers design and develop machine learning models . This course may be useful in a Machine Learning Engineer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Business Analyst
Business Analysts analyze and design business processes and systems. This course may be useful in a Business Analyst career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Product Manager
Product Managers plan and develop products. This course may be useful in a Product Manager career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Project Manager
Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course may be useful in a Project Manager career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Technical Writer
Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation. This course may be useful in a Technical Writer career by teaching you how to build an API with ASP.NET Core that connects to a database via Entity Framework Core. You will learn about getting resources from services and manipulating them, the built-in dependency injection system & logger, working with different environments, configuration files and middleware, and Entity Framework Core related features like working with migrations and seeding the database.
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Entity Framework Core in Action
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Covers Entity Framework Core, an object-relational mapping (ORM) framework for ASP.NET Core. It's a great choice for developers who want to learn how to work with data in ASP.NET Core applications.
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Dependency Injection Principles, Practices, and...
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Comprehensive reference for ASP.NET Core 3. It covers everything from the basics to advanced topics, such as dependency injection, security, and performance. It's a great choice for developers who want to learn everything they need to know about ASP.NET Core 3.
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ASP.NET MVC Framework Unleashed
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ASP.NET Core in Action, Second Edition
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Entity Framework Core in Action, Second Edition
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ASP.NET Core Security
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Addresses the critical topic of security in ASP.NET Core applications. It covers common threats and how to implement countermeasures, making it vital for developers building production-ready applications. key reference for securing ASP.NET Core applications.
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Hands-On Design Patterns with C# and .NET Core
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Provides a comprehensive guide to Blazor, Microsoft's framework for building interactive client-side web UI with .NET. It's highly relevant for those interested in modern web development with ASP.NET Core. This book is valuable for developers focusing on rich client-side experiences.
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Programming ASP.NET
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Instructor
Kevin Dockx
This course belongs to a collection called API Development in ASP.NET Core. It's comprised of eight courses:
  1. Building a RESTful API with ASP.NET Core (viewing)
  2. Documenting an ASP.NET Core API with OpenAPI / Swagger
  3. Building an Async API with ASP.NET Core 3
  4. Building GraphQL APIs with ASP.NET Core 2
  5. Using OpenAPI/Swagger for Testing and Code Generation in ASP.NET Core 2
  6. Designing RESTful Web APIs
  7. Building a RESTful API with ASP.NET Core 3
  8. Implementing Advanced RESTful Concerns with ASP.NET Core 3
Traffic lights
Read about what's good
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and possible dealbreakers
Covers the fundamental principles of creating an ASP.NET Core API
Kevin Dockx, the instructor, is well-recognized for his expertise in ASP.NET Core
Focuses on connecting an API to a database using Entity Framework Core
Provides hands-on experience in building APIs from scratch
Assumes learners are familiar with C# programming language
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