Build fully functional, cloud-ready, and professional web applications using the latest features in the .NET 5 framework and React.js with Microsoft Azure Key FeaturesExplore the new features of .NET 5 with this updated edition of ASP.NET Core 5 and ReactDiscover strategies for adopting a full-stack development approach, clean architecture techniques, and development best practicesLearn how to manage data, design and package applications, and secure your web appsBook Description Microsoft’s .NET framework is a robust server-side framework, now even more powerful thanks to the recent unification of the Microsoft ecosystem with the .NET 5 framework. This updated second edition addresses these changes in the .NET framework and the latest release of React. The book starts by taking you through React and TypeScript components for building an intuitive single-page application and then shows you how to design scalable REST APIs that can integrate with a React-based frontend. Next, you’ll get to grips with the latest features, popular patterns, and tools available in the React ecosystem, including function-based components, React Router, and Redux. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn how to use React with TypeScript to make the frontend robust and maintainable and cover key ASP.NET 5 features such as API controllers, attribute routing, and model binding to build a sturdy backend. In addition to this, you’ll explore API security with ASP.NET 5 identity and authorization policies and write reliable unit tests using both .NET and React, before deploying your app on Azure. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge you need to enhance your C# and JavaScript skills and build full-stack, production-ready applications with ASP.NET 5 and React. What you will learnBuild RESTful APIs with .NET 5 using API controllersSecure REST APIs with identity and authorization policiesCreate strongly typed, interactive, and function-based React components using HooksUnderstand how to style React components using Emotion.jsPerform client-side state management with ReduxRun a range of automated tests on the frontend and backendImplement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes in Azure using Azure DevOpsWho this book is for If you're a web developer looking to get up to speed with full-stack web application development with .NET Core and React, this book is for you. Although the book does not assume any knowledge of React, a basic understanding of .NET Core will help you to get to grips with the concepts covered.

Build modern, scalable, and cloud-ready single-page applications using ASP.NET Core, React, TypeScript, and Azure Key FeaturesExplore the full potential and latest features of .NET Core 3.0, TypeScript 3, and ReactLearn how to manage data, application design, and packaging, and secure your web appsDiscover best practices for using React and TypeScript to build a scalable frontend that interacts with REST APIsBook Description Microsoft's ASP.NET Core is a robust and high-performing cross-platform web API framework, and Facebook's React uses declarative JavaScript to drive a rich, interactive user experience on the client-side web. Together, they can be used to build full stack apps with enhanced security and scalability at each layer. This book will start by taking you through React and TypeScript components to build an intuitive single-page application. You’ll understand how to design scalable REST APIs that can integrate with a React-based frontend. You’ll get to grips with the latest features, popular patterns, and tools available in the React ecosystem, including function-based components, React Router, and Redux. The book shows how you can use TypeScript along with React to make the frontend robust and maintainable. You’ll then cover important .NET Core features such as API controllers, attribute routing, and model binding to help you build a sturdy backend. Additionally, you’ll explore API security with ASP.NET Core identity and authorization policies, and write reliable unit tests using both .NET Core and React before you deploy your app to the Azure cloud. By the end of the book, you’ll have gained all the knowledge you need to enhance your C# and JavaScript skills and build full stack, production-ready applications with ASP.NET Core and React. What you will learnBuild RESTful APIs with .NET Core using API controllersCreate strongly typed, interactive, and function-based React components using HooksBuild forms efficiently using reusable React componentsPerform client-side state management with Redux and the React Context APISecure REST APIs with ASP.NET identity and authorization policiesRun a range of automated tests on the frontend and backendImplement continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) processes into Azure using Azure DevOpsWho this book is for If you’re a web developer looking to build solid full-stack web applications with .NET Core and React, this book is for you. Although this book does not assume any knowledge of React, you’re expected to have a basic understanding of .NET Core.

A mobile applications development masterclass for .NET and C# developers Key FeaturesUncover the new features and capabilities of the .NET 5 framework in this updated and improved second editionOptimize the time required to develop highly performant cross-platform applicationsUnderstand the architectural patterns and best practices for mobile application developmentBook Description Are you a .NET developer who wishes to develop mobile solutions without delving into the complexities of a mobile development platform? If so, this book is a perfect solution to help you build professional mobile apps without leaving the .NET ecosystem. Mobile Development with .NET will show you how to design, architect, and develop robust mobile applications for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and UWP using Xamarin, .NET Core, and Azure. With the help of real-world scenarios, you'll explore different phases of application development using Xamarin, from environment setup, design, and architecture to publishing. Throughout the book, you'll learn how to develop mobile apps using Xamarin and .NET Standard. You'll even be able to implement a web-based backend composed of microservices with .NET Core using various Azure services including, but not limited to, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions. As you advance, you'll create data stores using popular database technologies such as Cosmos DB and data models such as the relational model and NoSQL. By the end of this mobile application development book, you'll be able to create cross-platform mobile applications that can be deployed as cloud-based PaaS and SaaS. What you will learnDiscover the latest features of .NET 5 that can be used in mobile application developmentExplore Xamarin.Forms Shell for building cross-platform mobile UIsUnderstand the technical design requirements of a consumer mobile appGet to grips with advanced mobile development concepts such as app data management, push notifications, and graph APIsManage app data with Entity Framework CoreUse Microsoft’s Project Rome for creating cross-device experiences with XamarinBecome well-versed with implementing machine learning in your mobile appsWho this book is for This book is for ASP.NET Core developers who want to get started with mobile development using Xamarin and other Microsoft technologies. Working knowledge of C# programming is necessary to get started.

A busy .NET developer's step-by-step guide to building fully functional, cloud-ready, and professional web apps without diving into the theory of frameworks and libraries Key FeaturesDiscover tenants of clean architecture in the latest ASP.NET Core 5 Web APIDevelop Vue.js 3 single-page applications (SPAs) using TypeScript and VuexLearn techniques to secure, test, and deploy your full-stack web apps on AzureBook Description Vue.js 3 is faster and smaller than the previous version, and TypeScript’s full support out of the box makes it a more maintainable and easier-to-use version of Vue.js. Then, there's ASP.NET Core 5, which is the fastest .NET web framework today. Together, Vue.js for the frontend and ASP.NET Core 5 for the backend make a powerful combination. This book follows a hands-on approach to implementing practical methodologies for building robust applications using ASP.NET Core 5 and Vue.js 3. The topics here are not deep dive and the book is intended for busy .NET developers who have limited time and want a quick implementation of a clean architecture with popular libraries. You’ll start by setting up your web app’s backend, guided by clean architecture, command query responsibility segregation (CQRS), mediator pattern, and Entity Framework Core 5. The book then shows you how to build the frontend application using best practices, state management with Vuex, Vuetify UI component libraries, Vuelidate for input validations, lazy loading with Vue Router, and JWT authentication. Later, you’ll focus on testing and deployment. All the tutorials in this book support Windows 10, macOS, and Linux users. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to build an enterprise full-stack web app, use the most common npm packages for Vue.js and NuGet packages for ASP.NET Core, and deploy Vue.js and ASP.NET Core to Azure App Service using GitHub Actions. What you will learnDiscover CQRS and mediator pattern in the ASP.NET Core 5 Web APIUse Serilog, MediatR, FluentValidation, and Redis in ASP.NETExplore common Vue.js packages such as Vuelidate, Vuetify, and VuexManage complex app states using the Vuex state management libraryWrite integration tests in ASP.NET Core using xUnit and FluentAssertionsDeploy your app to Microsoft Azure using the new GitHub Actions for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)Who this book is for This app development book is for .NET developers who want to get started with Vue.js and build full-stack enterprise web applications. Web developers looking to build a proof-of-concept application quickly and pragmatically using their existing knowledge of ASP.NET Core as well as developers who want to write readable and maintainable code using TypeScript and the C# programming language will also find this book useful. The book assumes intermediate-level .NET knowledge along with an understanding of C# programming, JavaScript, and ECMAScript.

Build robust modern web applications using .NET 5, Entity Framework Core, and Angular 11 Key FeaturesUpdated with the latest features and additions in ASP.NET Core 5 and Angular 11Design, build, and deploy a Single Page Application or Progressive Web AppAdopt a full stack approach to handle data management, Web APIs, application design, testing, SEO, security, and deploymentBook Description Learning full-stack development calls for knowledge of both front-end and back-end web development. ASP.NET Core 5 and Angular, Fourth Edition will enhance your ability to create, debug, and deploy efficient web applications using ASP.NET Core and Angular. This revised edition includes coverage of the Angular routing module, expanded discussion on the Angular CLI, and detailed instructions for deploying apps on Azure, as well as both Windows and Linux. Taking care to explain and challenge design choices made throughout the text, Valerio teaches you how to build a data model with Entity Framework Core, alongside utilizing the Entity Core Fluent API and EntityTypeConfiguration class. You’ll learn how to fetch and display data and handle user input with Angular reactive forms and front-end and back-end validators for maximum effect. Later, you will perform advanced debugging and explore the unit testing features provided by xUnit.net (.NET 5) and Jasmine, as well as Karma for Angular. After adding authentication and authorization to your apps, you will explore progressive web applications (PWAs), learning about their technical requirements, testing, and converting SWAs to PWAs. By the end of this book, you will understand how to tie together the front end and back end to build and deploy secure and robust web applications. What you will learnImplement a web API interface with ASP.NET Core and consume it with Angular using RxJS observablesSet up an SQL database server using a local instance or a cloud data storePerform C# and TypeScript debugging using Visual Studio 2019Create TDD and BDD unit tests using xUnit, Jasmine, and KarmaPerform DBMS structured logging using third-party providers such as SeriLogDeploy web apps to Windows and Linux web servers, or Azure App Service, using IIS, Kestrel, and nginxWho this book is for This book is for experienced ASP.NET developers who already possess some familiarity with ASP.NET Core and Angular and are looking to learn how to use them effectively together. The fully documented code samples (also available on GitHub) and the step-by-step implementation tutorials make this book easy to follow.

Quickly find solutions to common web development problems. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved! ASP.NET Core Recipes is a practical guide for developers creating modern web applications, cutting through the complexities of ASP.NET, jQuery, React, and HTML5 to provide straightforward solutions to common web development problems using proven methods based on best practices. The problem-solution approach gets you in, out, and back to work quickly while deepening your understanding of the underlying platform and how to develop with it. Author John Ciliberti guides you through the MVC framework and development tools, presenting typical challenges, along with code solutions and clear, concise explanations, to accelerate application development. Solve problems immediately by pasting in code from the recipes, or put multiple recipe solutions together to overcome challenging development obstacles. What You'll Learn Take advantage of MVC's streamlined syntax Discover how to take full control over HTML Develop a simple API for creating RESTful web services Understand test-driven development Migrate a project from ASP.NET web forms to Core MVC, including recipes for converting DataGrids, Forms, Web Parts, Master Pages, and navigation controls Use Core MVC in combination with popular JavaScript libraries, including jQuery, React, Bootstrap, and more Write unit tests for your MVC controllers, views, custom filters, and HTML helpers Utilize the latest features in Visual Studio 2017 to accelerate your Core MVC projects Identify performance bottlenecks in your MVC application Who This Book Is For Web developers of all skill levels who are looking for a programming reference for ASP.NET Core MVC and would like to gain an understanding of the inner workings of the platform. In addition, parts of this book provide guidance to developers familiar with ASP.NET Web Forms who would like to update their skill set to include Core MVC.

Build cross-platform solutions with .NET Core 2.0 through real-life scenarios Key Features Bridges the gap between learning and doing and improves your software development skills Covers the best practices of .NET development to improve your productivity Example-based approach to get you started quickly with software programming Book Description With the rise in the number of tools and technologies available today, developers and architects are always exploring ways to create better and smarter solutions. Before, the differences between target platforms was a major roadblock, but that's not the case now. .NET Core 2.0 By Example will take you on an exciting journey to building better software. This book provides fresh and relevant content to .NET Core 2.0 in a succinct format that’s enjoyable to read. It also delivers concepts, along with the implications, design decisions, and potential pitfalls you might face when targeting Linux and Windows systems, in a logical and simple way. With the .NET framework at its center, the book comprises of five varied projects: a multiplayer Tic-tac-toe game; a real-time chat application, Let'sChat; a chatbot; a microservice-based buying-selling application; and a movie booking application. You will start each chapter with a high-level overview of the content, followed by the above example applications described in detail. By the end of each chapter, you will not only be proficient with the concepts, but you’ll also have created a tangible component in the application. By the end of the book, you will have built five solid projects using all the tools and support provided by the .NET Core 2.0 framework. What you will learn Build cross-platform applications with ASP.NET Core 2.0 and its tools Integrate, host, and deploy web apps with the cloud (Microsoft Azure) Leverage the ncurses native library to extend console capabilities in .NET Core on Linux and interop with native coden .NET Core on Linux and learn how to interop with existing native code Reuse existing .NET Framework and Mono assemblies from .NET Core 2.0 applications Develop real-time web applications using ASP.NET Core Learn the differences between SOA and microservices and get started with microservice development using ASP.NET Core 2.0 Walk through functional programming with F# and .NET Core from scratch Who this book is for If you are a developer or architect and want to learn how to build cross-platform solutions using Microsoft .NET Core, this book is for you. It is assumed that you have some knowledge of the .NET Framework, OOP, and C# (or a similar programming language).

Model, map, and access data effectively with Entity Framework Core 2, the latest evolution of Microsoft’s object-relational mapping framework. You will access data utilizing .NET objects via the most common data access layer used in ASP.NET Core MVC 2 projects. Best-selling author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from Entity Framework Core 2 in MVC projects. He begins by describing the different ways that Entity Framework Core 2 can model data and the different types of databases that can be used. He then shows you how to use Entity Framework Core 2 in your own MVC projects, starting from the nuts and bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need. Chapters include common problems and how to avoid them. What You’ll Learn Gain a solid architectural understanding of Entity Framework Core 2 Create databases using your MVC data model Create MVC models using an existing database Access data in an MVC application using Entity Framework Core 2 Use Entity Framework in RESTful Web Services Who This Book Is For ASP.NET Core MVC 2 developers who want to use Entity Framework Core 2 as the data access layer in their projects

Step-by-step guide to all the tools and extensions in the Visual Studio 2019 IDE DESCRIPTION This book peeks into every corner of the Visual Studio IDE and will help you get started with the latest 2019 version. Right from installation, youÕll discover new features within the tool and the optimal way to use the features you may already know. You'll learn, for example, how to extend Visual Studio with your own customizations, so that you can make it perform the way you want. You will then explore everything about NuGet package, test applications using Live Unit Testing, and learn how to make code templates using the T4 code generation tool. YouÕll get to grips with the richer JavaScript IntelliSense, which will help you focus more on coding. Moving on, youÕll learn to work with the dedicated workloads for data storage and data science. You will also review the more advanced architecture tools concealed within the IDE and finally create cloud-first applications powered by Microsoft Azure using the built-in suite of Azure tools. KEY FEATURES _Ê Ê Ê Create and use custom IDE extensions _Ê Ê Ê Find, download, and use the best IDE extensions for web, mobile, Azure, and Windows _Ê Ê Ê Enhance programming experience and time with debugging tools _Ê Ê Ê Enhance coding capabilities with coding tools _Ê Ê Ê Test projects proactively _Ê Ê Ê Create powerful web, mobile, and Azure solutions for the real world WHAT WILL YOU LEARN By the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any solution for any platform head-on. You will create real-world solutions from start to finish. By using the tools and extensions outlined in this book, you will be able to code better and faster, debug better, share your code with more peers, test your code better, and install or publish your apps quicker and without issues. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is intended for any .NET developer. You can be a seasoned developer or a newbie just starting out. This book will play a pivotal role in presenting all the tools you need to become a better developer. Ê Table of Contents 1. Getting started with Visual Studio 2. Digging in the Visual Studio IDE 3. IntelliSense 4. Language & coding changes in C# 5. WhatÕs new in .Net core 6. Built-in tools 7. Debugging tools 8. Testing tools 9. ASP.NET tools 10.Ê Mobile tools 11.Ê Azure tools 12.Ê IDE extensions 13.Ê ASP.NET extensions 14.Ê Mobile extensions 15.Ê Azure DevOps extensions

Stay ahead of the web evolution with elegant combination front-end development Front-End Development with ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Bootstrap is the professional's guide to fast, responsive web development. Utilizing the most popular combination of web technologies for Microsoft developers, this guide provides the latest best practices and ASP.NET MVP guidance to get you up to speed quickly. The newest ASP.NET - now called ASP.NET Core - is leaner, easier to use, and less bound to the operating system and IDE.colle, giving you the perfect opportunity to leverage third-party frameworks and libraries that provide functionalities not native to ASP.NET Core and Visual Studio. This book shows you how to integrate ASP.NET Core with Angular, Bootstrap, and similar frameworks, with a bit of jQuery Mobile, Nuget, continuous deployment, Bower dependencies, and Gulp/Grunt build systems, including development beyond Windows on Mac and Linux. With clear, concise instruction and expert insight, this guide is an invaluable resource for meeting the demands of modern web development. Combine ASP.NET Core with different tools, frameworks, and libraries Utilize third-party libraries with non-native functionalities Adopt the most up-to-date best practices for front-end development Develop flexible, responsive design sites The world of web development is evolving faster than ever before, and the trend is toward small, focused frameworks with modular capabilities. Microsoft has noticed, and upgraded ASP.NET Core to align with the latest industry expectations. Front-End Development with ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Bootstrap helps you elegantly integrate these technologies to develop the sites that the industry demands.