Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development

Course Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course is designed to take you from the basics of ASP.NET Core to advanced development techniques. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework, essential for building dynamic web applications. You will learn to create a fully-functional web app using ASP.NET Core, connect it to a database with Entity Framework Core, and deploy it to IIS and Azure. Start with setting up Visual Studio and explore MVC, GitHub, and Bootstrap. Learn database setup with Entity Framework, and build Leave Management modules with authentication, authorization, and service layers. Advanced topics include exception handling, logging with Serilog, and custom layout creation. You'll refine your understanding of API development, unit testing, and optimization techniques, ensuring high-quality and scalable web apps. This course is ideal for beginners with basic programming knowledge, whether you’re new to .NET or transitioning from another platform. By the end, you'll be equipped with the skills to confidently build, configure, and manage modern web applications.