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Data Management and Core Libraries with .NET 8

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Data Management and Core Libraries with .NET 8

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement services using technologies like gRPC, GraphQL, and SignalR

  • Store and manage data using cloud-native solutions such as Cosmos DB

  • Leverage ADO.NET SqlClient and Dapper for efficient data handling

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October 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module provides an overview of setting up development environments using Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code, understanding .NET platforms, and utilizing GitHub for project management. It also covers selecting appropriate tools and technologies for building cross-platform apps and services, along with strategies for consuming Azure resources and finding programming help.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

This module covers the fundamentals of managing relational data using SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Edge. Learners will explore both high-level T-SQL queries and low-level API interactions through ADO.NET and Dapper, gaining practical skills in database connection, data manipulation, and object mapping.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module teaches how to build and manage entity models for SQL Server using Entity Framework Core, focusing on inheritance mapping, reusable data models, and efficient querying techniques. Learners will gain hands-on experience in defining and interacting with database models through practical examples and code implementation.

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1 video8 readings1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth look at managing NoSQL data using Azure Cosmos DB, covering resource creation, data manipulation via the Core (SQL) API, and strategies for optimizing performance through partitioning and throughput provisioning. Learners will gain hands-on experience with both the Azure portal and the .NET SDK.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module covers the fundamentals of multitasking and concurrency in software development, including asynchronous task execution, thread management, and synchronization techniques. Learners will explore how to improve application responsiveness, scalability, and performance through the use of async and await, as well as how to manage shared resources safely in multi-threaded environments.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module explores the use of popular third-party .NET libraries such as ImageSharp, Serilog, AutoMapper, and Humanizer to enhance application functionality. Learners will gain hands-on experience with image manipulation, logging, object mapping, and text formatting. The module also covers testing and validation techniques using tools like xUnit and FluentAssertions.

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1 video13 readings2 assignments

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