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An accessible guide for beginner-to-intermediate programmers to the concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C# 12 and .NET 8, with hands-on exercises using Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features- Explore the latest additions to C# 12, the .NET 8 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 8- Create professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 8 and Blazor- Build your confidence with step-by-step code examples and tips for best practicesBook DescriptionThis latest edition of the bestselling Packt series will give you a solid foundation to start building projects using modern C# and .NET with confidence.You'll learn about object-oriented programming; writing, testing, and debugging functions; and implementing interfaces. You'll take on .NET APIs for managing and querying data, working with the fi lesystem, and serialization. As you progress, you'll explore examples of cross-platform projects you can build and deploy, such as websites and services using ASP.NET Core.This latest edition integrates .NET 8 enhancements into its examples: type aliasing and primary constructors for concise and expressive code. You'll handle errors robustly through the new built-in guard clauses and explore a simplified implementation of caching in ASP.NET Core 8.If that's not enough, you'll also see how native ahead-of-time (AOT) compiler publish lets web services reduce memory use and run faster. You'll work with the seamless new HTTP editor in Visual Studio 2022 to enhance the testing and debugging process. You'll even get introduced to Blazor Full Stack with its new unified hosting model for unparalleled web development flexibility.What you will learn- Discover C# 12's new features, including aliasing any type and primary constructors- Try out the native AOT publish capability for ASP.NET Core 8 Minimal APIs web services- Build rich web experiences using Blazor Full Stack, Razor Pages, and other ASP.NET Core features- Integrate and update databases in your apps using Entity Framework Core models- Query and manipulate data using LINQ- Build and consume powerful services using Web API and Minimal APIWho this book is forThis book is for beginners as well as intermediate-level C# and .NET programmers who have worked with C# in the past and want to catch up with the changes made in the last few years.Prior exposure to C# or .NET is not a prerequisite. A general understanding of programming will help you to work through the book more comfortably, though the content is suitable for those completely new to programming.If you already have some C# and .NET skills and want to focus on developing practical apps, you can pick up Mark's other .NET book, Apps and Services with .NET 8, instead.Table of Contents- Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!- Speaking C#- Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling Exceptions- Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions- Building Your Own Types with Object-Oriented Programming- Implementing Interfaces and Inheriting Classes- Packaging and Distributing .NET Types- Working with Common .NET Types- Working with Files, Streams, and Serialization- Working with Data Using Entity Framework Core- Querying and Manipulating Data Using LINQ- Introducing Web Development Using ASP.NET Core- Building Websites Using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages- Building and Consuming Web Services- Building User Interfaces Using Blazor

With this new edition of C# 9 and .NET 5 - Modern Cross-Platform Development, you will not only gain an understanding of object oriented programming, working with databases, multithreading, and data encryption, but also learn how to develop websites using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages, the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, and Blazor for web component user interfaces.

Bestselling author Mark Price is back to guide you through the latest and most common technologies a .NET developer should know: Blazor Full Stack, ASP.NET Core MVC, ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs, .NET MAUI, gRPC, GraphQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, SignalR, Azure Functions, and more!Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesUse specialized libraries to improve all aspects of your apps, including performance, security, and localizationHarness the full potential of .NET using cloud-native data stores like Cosmos DB, and unlock scalability, performance, and resilience in your service implementationsUnleash the capabilities of Blazor Full Stack and.NET MAUI to develop stunning, truly cross-platform apps for web and mobileBook DescriptionElevate your practical C# and .NET skills to the next level with this new edition of Apps and Services with .NET 8.With chapters that put a variety of technologies into practice, including Web API, gRPC, GraphQL, and SignalR, this book will give you a broader scope of knowledge than other books that often focus on only a handful of .NET technologies. You'll dive into the new unified model for Blazor Full Stack and leverage .NET MAUI to develop mobile and desktop apps.This new edition introduces the latest enhancements, including the seamless implementation of web services with ADO.NET SqlClient's native Ahead-of-Time (AOT) support. Popular library coverage now includes Humanizer and Noda Time. There's also a brand-new chapter that delves into service architecture, caching, queuing, and robust background services.By the end of this book, you'll have a wide range of best practices and deep insights under your belt to help you build rich apps and efficient services.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with a variety of technologies to implement services, such as gRPC and GraphQLStore and manage data locally and cloud-natively with SQL Server and Cosmos DBUse ADO.NET SqlClient to implement web services with native AOT publish supportLeverage Dapper for improved performance over EF CoreImplement popular third-party libraries such as Serilog, FluentValidation, Humanizer, and Noda TimeExplore the new unified hosting model of Blazor Full StackWho this book is forThis book is for .NET developers interested in exploring more specialized libraries and implementation fundamentals behind building services and apps.You'll need to know your way around .NET and C# quite well before you can dive in, so if you want to work your way up to this book, you can pick up Mark's other .NET book, C# 12 and .NET 8 - Modern Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals, first.Table of ContentsIntroducing Apps and Services with .NETManaging Relational Data Using SQL ServerBuilding Entity Models for SQL Server Using EF CoreManaging NoSQL Data Using Azure Cosmos DBMultitasking and ConcurrencyUsing Popular Third-Party LibrariesHandling Dates, Times, and InternationalizationBuilding and Securing Web Services Using Minimal APIsCaching, Queuing, and Resilient Background ServicesBuilding Serverless Nanoservices Using Azure FunctionsBroadcasting Real-Time Communication Using SignalRCombining Data Sources Using GraphQLBuilding Efficient Microservices Using gRPCBuilding Web User Interfaces Using ASP.NET CoreBuilding Web Components Using BlazorBuilding Mobile and Desktop Apps Using .NET MAUI

Publisher's Note: Microsoft will stop supporting .NET 7 from May 2024. The newer 8th edition of the book is available that covers .NET 8 (end-of-life November 2026) with C# 12 and EF Core.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features:- Explore the newest additions to C# 11, the .NET 7 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 7- Create professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 7 and Blazor- Build your confidence with step-by-step code examples and tips for best practicesBook Description:Extensively revised to accommodate the latest features that come with C# 11 and .NET 7, this latest edition of our guide will get you coding in C# with confidence.You'll learn object-oriented programming, writing, testing, and debugging functions, implementing interfaces, and inheriting classes. Next, you'll take on .NET APIs for performing tasks like managing and querying data, working with the filesystem, and serialization. As you progress, you'll also explore examples of cross-platform projects you can build and deploy, such as websites and services using ASP.NET Core.Instead of distracting you with unnecessary graphical user interface code, the first eleven chapters will teach you about C# language constructs and many of the .NET libraries through simple console applications. Having mastered the basics, you'll then start building websites, web services, and browser apps.By the end of this book, you'll be able to create rich web experiences and have a solid grasp of object-oriented programming that you can build upon.What You Will Learn:- Build rich web experiences using Blazor, Razor Pages, the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, and other features of ASP.NET Core- Write, test, and debug functions- Query and manipulate data using LINQ- Integrate and update databases in your apps using Entity Framework Core models- Build and consume powerful services using the latest technologies, including Web API and Minimal API- For .NET 6 developers:- C# 11 can be used with .NET 6, including features like raw string literals- EF Core 7 targets .NET 6, so you can benefit from its new features like ExecuteUpdate and ExecuteDelete for more efficient data modificationsWho this book is for:This book is primarily for beginners, but intermediate-level C# and .NET programmers who have worked with C# in the past and want to catch up with the changes made in the past few years will also find plenty of useful information in it. Prior exposure to C# or .NET is not a prerequisite, but you should have a general understanding of programming before you jump in.If you already have some C# and .NET skills and want to focus on developing apps, we recommend that you pick up Mark's other .NET book, Apps and Services with .NET 7, instead.Table of Contents- Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!- Speaking C#- Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling Exceptions- Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions- Building Your Own Types with Object-Oriented Programming- Implementing Interfaces and Inheriting Classes- Packaging and Distributing .NET Types- Working with Common .NET Types- Working with Files, Streams, and Serialization- Working with Data Using Entity Framework Core- Querying and Manipulating Data Using LINQ- Introducing Web Development Using ASP.NET Core- Building Websites Using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages- Building Websites Using the Model-View-Controller Pattern- Building and Consuming Web Services- Building User Interfaces Using Blazor- Epilogue- Appendix, Answers to the Test Your Knowledge Questions

With this new edition, you will not only learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming, working with databases, multithreading, and data encryption, but also learn about website development using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages, the Model-View-Controller pattern, and Blazor for web component user interfaces.

The latest edition of this bestselling title is fully updated and expanded with new chapters on Content Management Systems (CMS) and machine learning with ML.NET. It uses Visual Studio Code to teach you to build modern, cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices using the latest features.

C# is one of the most widely used programming languages because of its features, such as easy learning curve, versatility, and support for modern paradigms. It is used for a variety of applications, such as desktop apps, background services, web applications, and mobile apps. Also, the .NET Core is open sourced and is compatible with Mac OS ...

Modern Cross-Platform DevelopmentAbout This Book* Build modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core* Get up to speed with C#, and up to date with all the latest features of C# 7* Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET CoreWho This Book Is ForThis book is targeted towards readers who have some prior programming experience or have a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) background, and want to gain a solid foundation with C# and to be introduced to the types of applications they could build and will work cross-platform on Windows, Linux, and macOS. What You Will Learn* Build cross-platform applications using C# 7 and .NET Core* Explore ASP.NET Core and learn how to create professional web applications* Improve your application's performance using multitasking* Use Entity Framework Core and find out how to build code-first databases* Master object-oriented programming with C# to increase code reuse and efficiency* Familiarize yourself with cross-device app development using the Universal Windows Platform and XAML* Query and manipulate data using LINQ* Protect your data by using encryption and hashingIn DetailIf you want to build powerful cross-platform applications with C# 7 and .NET Core, then this book is for you. First, we'll run you through the basics of C#, as well as object-oriented programming, before taking a quick tour through the latest features of C# 7 such as tuples, pattern matching, out variables, and so on. After quickly taking you through C# and how .NET works, we'll dive into the .NET Standard 1.6 class libraries, covering topics such as performance, monitoring, debugging, serialization and encryption. The final section will demonstrate the major types of application that you can build and deploy cross-device and cross-platform. In this section, we'll cover Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, web applications, mobile apps, and web services. Lastly, we'll look at how you can package and deploy your applications so that they can be hosted on all of today's most popular platforms, including Linux and Docker. By the end of the book, you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to build modern, cross-platform applications using C# and .NET Core. Style and approachThis book takes a step-by-step approach and is filled with exciting projects and fascinating theory. It uses three high-impact sections to equip you with all the tools you'll need to build modern, cross-platform applications using C# and .NET Core.

C# 7.1 and .NET Core 2.0 - Modern Cross-Platform Development, Third Edition, is a practical guide to creating powerful cross-platform applications with C# 7.1 and .NET Core 2.0. This cutting-edge book covers the very latest major release, providing you with all of the knowledge a modern C# developer needs.