Software Engineering in .NET Framework
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Course Introduction
Welcome to the comprehensive course on Software Engineering using the .NET Framework! Over the next six months, we will embark on a journey to explore the world of software development using one of the most powerful and versatile frameworks available today.
In this course, you will learn not only the fundamentals of programming with C# but also how to leverage the rich ecosystem of tools and libraries provided by the .NET Framework to build a wide range of applications, from desktop to web and beyond.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your programming journey or an experienced developer aiming to expand your skill set, this course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices using the .NET Framework.
Through hands-on exercises, real-world projects, and expert guidance, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. From building user-friendly desktop applications with Windows Forms to creating dynamic web applications with ASP.NET Core, you will explore every aspect of .NET development.
By the end of this course, you will not only have a deep understanding of the .NET Framework but also the skills to tackle complex software engineering challenges and bring your ideas to life. So let’s dive in and start building the future together with the power of .NET!
Course Objectives
The “Software Engineering using the .NET Framework” course is designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in software development. Over six months, with daily sessions of one hour each, learners will achieve the following objectives:
Mastering the Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of programming fundamentals, including variables, data types, control structures, and functions, using C# as the primary programming language.
Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Learn the principles of OOP, such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction, and apply them to design and implement efficient and scalable software solutions.
Exploring the .NET Framework: Familiarize yourself with the .NET ecosystem, including the Common Language Runtime (CLR), the Base Class Library (BCL), and the extensive collection of APIs and frameworks provided by .NET.
Building Desktop Applications: Develop skills in building Windows desktop applications using Windows Forms and WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), incorporating features like data binding, user controls, and responsive UI design.
Creating Web Applications with ASP.NET Core: Learn how to build dynamic and responsive web applications using ASP.NET Core, including topics such as MVC (Model-View-Controller), Razor Pages, RESTful APIs, and client-side scripting with JavaScript.
Database Integration: Understand how to integrate databases into .NET applications using technologies like Entity Framework Core, ADO.NET, and LINQ (Language Integrated Query), and learn best practices for data access and manipulation.
Testing and Debugging: Acquire skills in writing unit tests, performing debugging techniques, and implementing error handling mechanisms to ensure the reliability and stability of your software applications.
Version Control and Collaboration: Learn how to use version control systems like Git and collaborate effectively with other developers using platforms like GitHub or Azure DevOps.
Software Design Patterns and Architectures: Explore common software design patterns and architectural styles, such as MVC, MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), and Microservices, and understand how to apply them to build scalable and maintainable applications.
Deployment and DevOps: Gain knowledge of deployment strategies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and DevOps practices to streamline the software development lifecycle and automate deployment processes.
Security Best Practices: Understand the importance of application security and learn techniques for implementing authentication, authorization, data encryption, and protection against common security threats.
Project Work and Real-World Applications: Apply your newly acquired skills to work on real-world projects and practical exercises throughout the course, gaining hands-on experience and building a professional portfolio of software projects.
By the end of the course, participants will be well-equipped to embark on a successful career as a .NET developer or advance their existing skills in software engineering using the .NET Framework.
Learning Approach
The learning approach for the “Software Engineering using the .NET Framework” course is designed to be comprehensive, practical, and engaging, enabling participants to acquire both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Here’s an overview of the learning approach:
Structured Curriculum: The course follows a structured curriculum covering fundamental concepts to advanced topics in software engineering using the .NET Framework. Each topic is carefully organized to build upon the previous ones, ensuring a progressive learning experience.
Interactive Lectures: Daily one-hour lectures led by experienced instructors provide theoretical explanations, demonstrations, and examples to help learners understand key concepts effectively. Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions encourage active participation and clarify doubts.
Hands-on Practice: Hands-on coding exercises, assignments, and mini-projects are integral parts of the course. Participants apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, reinforcing their understanding and gaining practical experience in software development using the .NET Framework.
Project-Based Learning: Throughout the course, participants work on progressively challenging projects that simulate real-world software development scenarios. These projects allow learners to apply their skills, collaborate with peers, and gain experience in building complete software solutions.
Peer Collaboration: Collaboration with fellow participants through group projects, pair programming exercises, and online forums fosters a supportive learning environment. Participants share insights, exchange ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences, enhancing their learning journey.
Continuous Assessment: Regular quizzes, assessments, and code reviews provide ongoing feedback to participants, helping them track their progress and identify areas for improvement. Constructive feedback from instructors and peers ensures that learners stay on the right track throughout the course.
Practical Workshops and Demos: Occasional workshops and live coding sessions offer additional opportunities for participants to deepen their understanding of complex topics, learn advanced techniques, and explore new tools and technologies in the .NET ecosystem.
Self-paced Learning Resources: Supplementary learning resources, including reading materials, video tutorials, documentation, and online resources, are provided to support self-paced learning and allow participants to delve deeper into specific topics based on their interests and learning goals.
Career Guidance and Support: Career-oriented sessions, resume workshops, mock interviews, and networking opportunities are provided to help participants prepare for job interviews, build their professional profiles, and transition into careers as .NET developers or software engineers.
By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, interactive learning activities, and continuous feedback, the learning approach ensures that participants develop the skills, confidence, and expertise required to succeed in software engineering using the .NET Framework.
Course Structure
The “Software Engineering using the .NET Framework” course is structured over a period of 6 months, with classes held 5 days a week for 1 hour each day. Here’s an outline of the course structure:
Section 1: Introduction to .NET and Software Engineering Fundamentals
Introduction to .NET Framework
- Overview of .NET Framework architecture and components
- Installing and setting up the development environment
- Introduction to Visual Studio IDE and .NET development tools
Programming Fundamentals with C#
- Basic syntax and data types in C#
- Control flow and decision-making structures
- Object-oriented programming principles in C#
Section 2: Advanced .NET Development Techniques
.NET Framework Class Library
- Understanding the .NET Framework class library
- Working with common .NET classes and namespaces
- Exception handling and error management in .NET applications
Advanced C# Programming
- Generics, delegates, and events in C#
- Asynchronous programming and multithreading in .NET
- LINQ (Language Integrated Query) for data manipulation
Section 3: Web Development with ASP.NET
Introduction to ASP.NET
- Overview of ASP.NET framework and architecture
- Creating ASP.NET web applications using Web Forms
- Handling user input and form validation in ASP.NET
ASP.NET MVC and Web API
- Building web applications using ASP.NET MVC framework
- Creating RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Web API
- Integrating client-side frameworks like jQuery and AngularJS
Section 4: Database Development with ADO.NET and Entity Framework
Introduction to ADO.NET
- Working with data access in .NET applications
- Connecting to databases using ADO.NET providers
- Performing CRUD operations with ADO.NET
Entity Framework
- Introduction to Entity Framework ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
- Code-first and database-first approaches in Entity Framework
- Querying and manipulating data using Entity Framework
Section 5: Advanced Topics in .NET Development
Security and Authentication in .NET Applications
- Implementing authentication and authorization in ASP.NET
- Securing .NET applications against common security threats
- Best practices for data encryption and secure communication
Performance Optimization and Debugging
- Profiling and optimizing performance of .NET applications
- Debugging techniques and tools in Visual Studio
- Memory management and resource optimization in .NET
Section 6: Software Engineering Best Practices and Project Development
Software Engineering Principles
- Overview of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
- Software design patterns and architectural principles
- Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code
Final Project Development
- Collaborative project development in teams
- Applying software engineering best practices to real-world projects
- Project presentations and feedback sessions
Assessment and Certification
- Regular quizzes, assignments, and project evaluations to assess understanding and progress
- Final project assessment and certification upon successful completion of the course
This structured course curriculum covers a comprehensive range of topics in software engineering using the .NET Framework, providing participants with the skills and knowledge required to develop robust, scalable, and maintainable .NET applications.
Section 1: Introduction to .NET Framework
Introduction to .NET
- Overview of .NET Framework: Understand the architecture and components of the .NET Framework, including Common Language Runtime (CLR), Base Class Library (BCL), and Common Language Specification (CLS).
- Installation and Setup: Install the .NET SDK (Software Development Kit) and configure the development environment using Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.
- Your First .NET Program: Write, compile, and run a basic .NET program. Learn about the structure of a .NET application, entry point, and printing output.
C# Programming Basics
- Introduction to C#: Learn the basics of the C# programming language, including syntax, data types, variables, and operators.
- Control Flow: Explore control flow statements such as if-else, switch-case, and loops (for, while, do-while) for implementing decision-making and repetition in C# programs.
- Methods and Classes: Understand how to define methods and classes in C# for code organization and reusability.
Section 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in .NET
Classes and Objects in C#
- Defining Classes and Objects: Understand the concept of classes and objects in C#. Learn how to define classes, create objects, and access class members (fields, properties, methods).
- Constructors and Destructors: Explore constructors for initializing objects and destructors for releasing resources in C# classes.
- Inheritance and Polymorphism: Learn about inheritance as a mechanism for code reuse and polymorphism for implementing multiple behaviors in C#.
Advanced OOP Concepts
- Abstraction and Encapsulation: Understand the concepts of abstraction and encapsulation in C# for data hiding and information hiding.
- Interfaces and Abstract Classes: Learn about interfaces and abstract classes for defining contracts and implementing multiple inheritance-like behavior in C#.
- Method Overloading and Overriding: Explore method overloading and overriding in C# for providing different implementations of methods.
Section 3: .NET Framework Development
Windows Forms Application Development
- Introduction to Windows Forms: Understand the basics of Windows Forms for building desktop applications in .NET.
- Designing User Interfaces (UI): Learn how to design user interfaces using controls such as buttons, labels, textboxes, and dropdowns in Windows Forms.
- Event Handling: Explore event-driven programming in Windows Forms and learn how to handle user input events.
ASP.NET Web Development
- Introduction to ASP.NET: Understand the basics of ASP.NET for building web applications in .NET.
- Creating Web Forms: Learn how to create web forms using ASP.NET for handling user requests and generating dynamic content.
- ASP.NET MVC: Explore the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture in ASP.NET for structuring web applications into model, view, and controller components.
Section 4: Database Integration with .NET
Introduction to Databases and ADO.NET
- Relational Databases Overview: Understand the fundamentals of relational databases including tables, rows, columns, and relationships.
- Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language): Learn basic SQL commands for creating, reading, updating, and deleting data in relational databases.
- ADO.NET Basics: Explore ADO.NET for connecting .NET applications to relational databases. Learn about data providers, connection objects, and executing SQL queries.
Entity Framework and LINQ
- Introduction to Entity Framework: Understand Entity Framework as an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) framework for .NET. Learn about DbContext, DbSet, and Entity CRUD operations.
- LINQ (Language Integrated Query): Explore LINQ for querying data from different data sources such as arrays, collections, and databases using C# syntax.
- Asynchronous Database Operations: Learn about asynchronous programming in .NET for performing database operations asynchronously using async and await keywords.
Section 5: Software Development Best Practices
Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Introduction to Unit Testing: Understand the importance of unit testing in software development. Learn how to write and execute unit tests using NUnit or MSTest frameworks.
- Test-Driven Development (TDD): Explore the concept of Test-Driven Development (TDD) where tests are written before the actual code. Understand the red-green-refactor cycle in TDD.
Version Control with Git and DevOps
- Version Control with Git: Learn about version control systems and their importance in collaborative software development. Understand Git for version control, branching, merging, and collaboration.
- Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Explore DevOps practices for automating the build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Section 6: Advanced .NET Topics
.NET Core and .NET Standard
- Introduction to .NET Core: Understand the differences between .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET Standard. Learn about the advantages of .NET Core for cross-platform development.
- Migrating to .NET Core: Explore the process of migrating existing .NET Framework applications to .NET Core.
Advanced Topics in .NET
- ASP.NET Core Web API: Learn how to build RESTful web APIs using ASP.NET Core for communication between client and server applications.
- Authentication and Authorization: Explore authentication and authorization mechanisms in .NET Core using frameworks like IdentityServer and JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
Section 7: Final Project
- Capstone Project: Apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to develop a real-world software project using the .NET Framework.
- Project Presentation: Present your final project to peers and instructors, showcasing your understanding of software engineering principles and .NET development.
- Daily Task Assignment
- Questions and Answers
- Weekly Tests & Quizzes
- Small Technical Projects
- Course Completion Certificate
- 20 Students in one group
- Starting in January 2024
- Online Evening Classes – Central Standard Time
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 6 Months Course
- $ 4,000.00