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Tools and Skills for .NET 8 Specialization

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Tools and Skills for .NET 8 Specialization

Comprehensive .NET 8 Development Skills.

Learn .NET 8 tools, security, testing, and architecture for real-world applications

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Intermediate level

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply .NET 8 development tools, debugging, and documentation for effective coding

  • Implement security measures, testing, and performance optimization for applications

  • Design modern architectures, leverage containerization, and enhance career readiness

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Specialization - 3 course series

Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

Course 1, 7 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply Git and version control to manage and track code changes effectively.

  • Implement debugging and memory troubleshooting techniques in .NET 8 projects.

  • Monitor and document applications with alerts, metrics, and API documentation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microsoft Visual Studio
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Application Design
Category: Development Environment
Category: Data Security
Category: Microsoft Development Tools
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Version Control
Category: Unit Testing
Category: ASP.NET
Category: Integrated Development Environments
Category: Prompt Engineering Tools
Category: C# (Programming Language)
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Design Software
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: LLM Application

What you'll learn

  • Apply cryptography and secure coding practices in .NET 8 applications.

  • Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing for reliable software.

  • Benchmark performance and stress-test applications under load conditions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Application Security
Category: C# (Programming Language)
Category: ASP.NET
Category: Cryptography
Category: Test Automation
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Authentications
Category: Performance Testing
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Object Oriented Design
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Test Tools
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: LLM Application
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Encryption
Modern Architectures and Career Growth in .NET 8

Modern Architectures and Career Growth in .NET 8

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply containerization using Docker for scalable .NET 8 applications.

  • Implement design patterns and architectural principles effectively.

  • Prepare for career growth with teamwork, interviews, and professional skills.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unit Testing
Category: Software Design
Category: LLM Application
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Software Design Patterns
Category: ASP.NET
Category: Object Oriented Design
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Maintainability
Category: Web Applications
Category: Microservices
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Solution Architecture
Category: .NET Framework
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Containerization
Category: C# (Programming Language)

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