Build Secure Web API For E-Commerce using ASP.NET Core

🎉 Build ASP.NET Web API For E-Commerce with .NET 7 🌐🔧

Course Headline:

A Complete Web API using ASP.NET, .NET 7, Entity Framework and SQL Server | REST API for E-Commerce Applications

Course Description:

Who is this course for?
This course is tailored for beginners to ASP.NET who have some familiarity with C# or similar programming languages. Whether you're a budding developer, a programmer looking to expand your skillset, or an entrepreneur aiming to build an e-commerce platform, this course will guide you through the process of creating a robust and secure backend for your online store.

What you'll learn:

• ASP.NET Web API Foundation: Understand the core concepts behind creating a functional and scalable RESTful service using ASP.NET Core 6.0 (.NET 7).
• SQL Server Connectivity with Visual Studio 2022: Learn how to connect and interact with your SQL Server database without the need for separate tools like SSMS.
• API Controllers: Develop controllers that handle HTTP requests and responses efficiently.
• Endpoints and Action Methods: Define and execute various endpoints, including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE operations.
• Middleware and Filters: Create custom middleware to intercept requests and apply filters for logging, authentication, etc.
• Form Validation: Implement client-side form validation using built-in attributes and introduce custom validation logic.
• Email Services: Integrate email services using ASP.NET and SendGrid to facilitate communication with your users.
• Authentication and Authorization: Secure your API by implementing JWT-based authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.
• User Management: Reset user passwords securely within your application.
• Data Manipulation: Perform CRUD operations using Entity Framework in a clean and maintainable manner.
• Advanced Functionalities: Implement search, sort, and pagination features to enhance the user experience and performance of your API.
• File Uploads: Handle image uploads with ease and confidence.

Tools & Technologies Needed:

• Visual Studio 2022: Your primary tool for coding, debugging, and managing your project.
• Microsoft SQL Server: The database engine that powers your data storage and retrieval.

Course Structure:

🔹 Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web API

• Understanding RESTful services
• Setting up the development environment

🔹 Database Interaction

• Connecting to SQL Server using Visual Studio 2022
• Designing database schema for e-commerce

🔹 API Controllers & Endpoints

• Crafting API controllers for various operations
• Creating action methods for different scenarios

🔹 Middleware & Filters

• Implementing custom middleware
• Utilizing filters for a variety of purposes

🔹 Data Validation & Management

• Form validation with attributes
• Advanced Entity Framework usage

🔹 Authentication, Authorization & Role-based Access Control

• Securing your API with JWT
• Managing user roles and permissions

🔹 User Interaction

• User management including password reset functionality
• Sending emails with SendGrid

🔹 Advanced Functionalities

• Implementing search, sort, and pagination
• Uploading images securely

Why Take This Course?

• Hands-on Learning: Build a real e-commerce Web API from the ground up.
• Industry-Relevant Skills: Master ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and SQL Server, tools that are widely used in the industry.
• Immediate Application: Use what you learn to start your own e-commerce project or enhance an existing one.
• Community Support: Join a community of like-minded learners and developers.

Embark on your journey towards becoming an expert in e-commerce application development with this comprehensive course! 🚀💻✨