.NET 7 for Jobseekers

.NET has transformed the landscape of software development with its versatility and widespread adoption. In today's competitive job market, mastering .NET provides a distinct advantage, regardless of your level of experience. 

This guide is an invaluable resource for individuals seeking proficiency in the latest version of the .NET framework. The book commences by covering the fundamental aspects of .NET, which includes an overview of the .NET environment, the evolution of the framework, and the latest features and libraries in .NET 7. The book then helps you acquire practical experience by creating a basic ‘Hello World’ program using Razor pages. Next, the book delves deeper into application design, explores essential topics like building views and controllers, performs comprehensive testing, and harnesses the power of .NET MAUI to develop cross-platform applications for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. Furthermore, the book discusses other important topics such as Blazor, desktop user interfaces, SignalR, and Orleans, and explains how to integrate databases through MVC. Lastly, it includes a section on frequently asked questions and answers you may encounter while working with .NET.

By the end of the book, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop applications using the latest features and libraries provided by the framework.

KEY FEATURES  

• Explore the new features and libraries introduced in .NET 7.
• Master the art of designing views in a .NET 7 application.
• Understand how to leverage the new .NET MAUI framework.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Learn how to create your first .NET 7 program using Razor pages.
• Discover how to create controllers for your .NET 7 application.
• Get familiar with the new features and enhancements of Blazor in .NET 7.
• Explore effective strategies for testing views and controllers.
• Learn how to create desktop UIs using .NET.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book caters to a broad audience of programmers, enthusiasts, and beginners who are eager to expand their knowledge of .NET and explore the exciting new features introduced in .NET 7. It also aims to equip you with the necessary skills to improve your job-seeking prospects and confidently address interview questions related to .NET.

1. Introduction to .Net 7
2. New Features and Libraries
3. Writing Your First .Net 7 Program
4. Designing the Views
5. Creating Your Controllers
6. Testing Your Views and Controllers
7. Working with .NET MAUI
8. Blazor in .NET 7
9. Creating a Desktop UI
10. Communication with the Views
11. Use SignalR
12. Adding a Database
13. Orleans
14. Adding Specific Code Using System.Devices
15. Possible Questions and Answers

Filipe Vilhena is a software developer with nearly 17 years of experience, having worked in different companies and projects, in the banking and insurance area, in Portugal, and delivering projects using different Microsoft Technologies, such as ASP.net, C#, VB.net, T-SQL, Integration Services, Reporting Services, javascript, JQuery and others.

At the moment, he is working as a DevOps Engineer in Axa Partners Portugal, developing several in-house application for insurance, assistance and internal management. He is also working with Agile methodologies and helping to spread them throughout the company.

He finished his degree of studies in Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, in 2007, and has since taken a few courses in Microsoft.

In his spare time, he loves to travel and spend quality time with his family (and his kitten!), whenever possible. Also, he’s a fan of cinema, music, photography, and an eager reader, who loves a good thriller, being also a huge Nordic Noir fan!