Master ASP.NET Core Identity: Authentication & Authorization

Why take this course?
🚀 Master ASP.NET Core Identity: Authentication & Authorization
🔑 (Updated to use .NET 8): Dive deep into the core concepts of Authentication & Authorization with Frank Liu's expert guidance!
Course Overview
Why Choose This Course?
- 🎓 Clear and logical explanations with diagrams: Gain a solid theoretical foundation through visually engaging diagrams, making complex concepts easier to grasp.
- ⚙️ In-depth exploration: Secure your applications without solely relying on ASP.NET Identity, understanding the components that power it.
- 🧐 ASP.NET Core Identity mastery: Not just coding but also comprehending the logic and design choices behind ASP.NET Core Identity.
- 💪 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Master MFA with a focus on both Email MFA and Authenticator App implementations.
- 👤 External Authentication Providers: Learn to integrate social media logins, starting with Facebook as an example.
In-Depth Topics Covered
- Authentication and Authorization UNDER the HOOD: Lay a solid foundation by first understanding the theory before diving into code.
- Cookie Authentication for Web Applications: Understand how to implement secure user authentication using cookies.
- Authentication and Authorization handlers: Learn to create custom authentication and authorization handlers to meet specific application needs.
- Policy-based Authorization: Discover the power of policies in enforcing complex security rules.
- JWT Token Authentication for Web APIs / REST APIs: Master the use of JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for stateless authentication.
- ASP.NET Core Identity Configuration: Get hands-on with configuring ASP.NET Core Identity in your application.
- User Registration, Login, Logout, Email Confirmation, Roles vs Claims: Implement all typical user management scenarios.
- MFA with Email and Authentication App: Secure your application with Multi-Factor Authentication using various methods.
- Social Media login with Facebook: Integrate social media platforms for authentication and increase user convenience.
Prerequisites
- 🌟 Intermediate Level of C# or at least 6 months of experience.
- 🌟 Intermediate Level of ASP.NET Core or at least 6 months of experience.
- 📝 Basic HTML knowledge.
- 🧠 Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Interfaces in C#.
- 🤗 Eagerness to learn and interest in the topic.
Who is this course for?
- ASP.NET Core Developers: Enhance your skills in user authentication and authorization.
- API Developers: Master the art of securing your RESTful services with ASP.NET Core Identity.
- Mobile Application Developers: Understand how to secure your mobile backend applications.
- C# or VB.NET Developers: Expand your expertise in C# within the .NET ecosystem.
What's Next?
After mastering ASP.NET Core Identity, consider deepening your knowledge with Frank Liu's other courses:
- Complete guide to Web API in .NET 8
- Learn Blazor while creating an Inventory Management system
- Clean Architecture course
- Learn .NET MAUI while creating a Contacts App
Don't wait any longer to elevate your web API development skills and become an expert in authentication, authorization, and ASP.NET Core Identity! Join this comprehensive course today and benefit from clear explanations, engaging diagrams, and the wisdom of an experienced instructor to propel your career to new heights.
Enroll now and take your first step towards mastering web security with ASP.NET Core Identity! 🛡️💪
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Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
Master ASP.NET Core Identity: Authentication & Authorization offers an engaging journey into authentication and authorization concepts using ASP.NET Core Identity. The course combines thorough explanations with practical exercises to create a well-rounded experience that advances the learners' understanding. However, slight adjustments could be made to refine pacing, provide comprehensive API guidance, and incorporate advance topics more effectively for varied learning styles.
What We Liked
- The course provides in-depth explanations and demonstrates axiomatic, logical progression of each topic.
- Hands-on coding practices complement the theoretical knowledge, contributing to a comprehensive learning experience.
- Timely updates ensure content is up-to-date with the latest .NET 8 releases while maintaining .NET 6 compatibility.
- The course goes beyond basic authentication, covering advanced topics such as custom authorization policies and MFA.
Potential Drawbacks
- The course could benefit from more MacOS-specific information due to asp.net core's cross-platform support.
- Demonstrating error handling by intentionally introducing errors may be misleading and detract from the overall flow.
- Expanding external provider coverage for API usage would make this course even more valuable.
- There seems to be a lack of clarity regarding best practices for refresh tokens, cookies and other advanced topics.