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Back End Development with .NET

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Back End Development with .NET

 Microsoft

Instructor: Microsoft

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

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build APIs using ASP.NET Core and C# fundamentals 

  • Implement routing, middleware, and dependency injection 

  • Serialize and deserialize application data securely 

  • Use Microsoft Copilot to assist API development workflows

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May 2026

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26 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Microsoft Secure & Scalable API Development with .NET Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

This module begins with an orientation to the course structure, guided lab environment, and the Microsoft development and AI tools you will use throughout the course. You will then explore the features and functionalities of the .NET platform, compare the .NET Framework with the modern .NET platform, learn the basic syntax and key features of C# in the context of .NET, and identify common libraries and packages used in .NET development. By the end, you will have a strong foundation in .NET and C# for application development

What's included

20 videos10 readings5 assignments1 ungraded lab1 plugin

In this module, you'll explore the features and benefits of ASP.NET Core for web API development and learn how to create a simple web API. You'll also cover routing and attribute routing, understand dependency injection, and learn error handling and logging best practices to build efficient and maintainable APIs.

What's included

18 videos9 readings6 assignments3 ungraded labs3 plugins

In this module, you'll learn about serialization in .NET and why it's important. You'll explore how to serialize and deserialize objects effectively, and understand performance considerations for these processes. Finally, you'll cover security best practices to ensure safe serialization and deserialization in your applications.

What's included

15 videos8 readings6 assignments3 ungraded labs3 plugins

In this module, you'll learn about middleware and its role in ASP.NET Core applications. You'll explore common middleware components, and how to integrate OpenAPI (Swagger) for API documentation. You'll also cover the process of generating API clients using Swagger and identify best practices for designing middleware in ASP.NET Core.

What's included

16 videos11 readings6 assignments3 ungraded labs3 plugins

In this module, you'll explore the features and functionalities of Microsoft Copilot for API development. You'll learn how to use Copilot to write and debug API code, as well as implement middleware components. Finally, you'll apply Copilot in a comprehensive API development project, leveraging its capabilities to streamline your workflow.

What's included

11 videos1 reading3 assignments1 peer review

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