ASP.NET MVC (Model-View-Controller) is a web application framework developed by Microsoft for building dynamic and scalable web applications. ASP.NET MVC provides developers with a structured approach to building web applications, promoting code reusability, testability, and maintainability. It offers features such as routing, data validation, authentication, and authorization, making it suitable for developing robust and interactive web applications. Module 2 delves into advanced ASP.NET Core concepts, focusing on practical applications and enhanced functionality. Students learn to leverage Entity Framework Core for efficient data management and integration within ASP.NET Core applications. The module explores the ASP.NET MVC pipeline, providing insights into request handling and middleware configurations. Additionally, emphasis is placed on implementing robust security measures to safeguard ASP.NET Core applications against common threats.

ASP.NET Web API is a framework for building RESTful web services that can be consumed by a variety of clients, including web applications, mobile apps, and other services. In the ASP.NET Web API module, developers learn how to design, implement, and deploy web APIs using the ASP.NET framework. This module covers the basics of RESTful web services and HTTP protocol, and how they can be implemented in ASP.NET Web API. Students learn how to use attributes to define API endpoints and map HTTP requests to controller methods. They also gain an understanding of how to serialize and deserialize data using JSON and XML formats.