This course offers a comprehensive guide to database management and core application development using ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework. You'll learn to set up and manage databases, implement key design patterns, and build robust web applications. By the end of the course, you’ll have practical experience in database setup, migration handling, CRUD operations, and more.
Database Management and Core Application Development
Database Management and Core Application Development
This course is part of Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development Specialization
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13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Learn how to set up and manage databases in ASP.NET Core using Entity Framework Core
Implement CRUD operations using scaffolding and View Models for efficient data management
Understand user authentication and authorization, and integrate ASP.NET Core Identity into your application
Develop a Leave Allocation module with database relationships, service layers, and employee allocation logic
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the process of setting up a database using Entity Framework Core in an ASP.NET Core project. You'll learn how to configure connection strings, create migrations, and seed data into the database, while also exploring best practices for managing database changes over time.
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11 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through building a Leave Type Management system where you will create and manage leave types in an ASP.NET Core application. We will cover CRUD operations, advanced techniques like dependency injection and asynchronous programming, and how to refactor views using View Models for cleaner, more maintainable code.
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16 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore the concept of View Models and how they improve the separation of concerns in ASP.NET Core applications. You'll learn how to use AutoMapper to handle data mapping efficiently and refactor your views for enhanced data management and validation.
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13 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will introduce the Service Layer pattern and demonstrate how to implement it in an ASP.NET Core application. You'll learn how to refactor your code for better maintainability and organization, including testing the changes and committing them to GitHub.
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10 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through implementing user authentication and authorization in your ASP.NET Core application. You’ll learn how to manage users, roles, and secure pages using ASP.NET Core Identity while also customizing the registration and login processes.
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17 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore how to build a Leave Allocation system in your ASP.NET Core application. You'll learn how to set up data models, manage relationships, and implement logic for allocating and managing leave for employees, with features for both employees and administrators to view and edit allocations.
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21 videos1 reading2 assignments
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