Microsoft's Build .NET applications with C# is a free course on Microsoft Learn teaching how to build backend applications using .NET and C#. You learn ASP.NET Core fundamentals, dependency injection, entity framework, and building APIs. After finishing, you can build production-ready web applications. .NET is Microsoft's platform for building web services, APIs, and business applications. The main limitation: this assumes C# basics. If you're new to C#, take the C# for Beginners course first.
.NET Core (rebranded as .NET) is used by 31.7% of professional developers and is the framework behind many enterprise applications (source: Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2024).
About This Course
Microsoft Learn's end-to-end .NET path. Covers building console apps, web APIs with ASP.NET Core, working with Entity Framework, and deploying to Azure. Interactive exercises throughout. Free with a Microsoft achievement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course free?
Yes, entirely free on Microsoft Learn.
Do I need to know C#?
Yes. This course assumes C# fundamentals. If you're new, start with C# for Beginners.
What's ASP.NET Core?
Microsoft's framework for building web applications and APIs in C#. It's what you use to build the server side.
Can I build production applications?
Yes. ASP.NET Core powers enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and APIs at scale.
What's the job market like?
Strong. Enterprise C#/.NET developers are highly paid, especially with cloud skills (Azure).
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