Real-World Web Development with .NET 9

A practical guide for building websites and services with mature and proven ASP.NET Core controller-based technologies. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format and supplementary learning material. Key Features Master ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and OData for building robust web services. Get hands-on experience with web testing, security, and containerization techniques. Learn how to implement Umbraco CMS for content management websites. Book DescriptionReal-World Web Development with .NET 9 equips you to build professional websites and services using proven technologies like ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and ODatatrusted by organizations for delivering robust web applications. Youll learn to design and build efficient web applications with ASP.NET Core MVC, creating well-structured, maintainable code that follows industry best practices. From there, youll focus on Web API, building RESTful services that are both secure and scalable. Along the way, youll also explore testing, authentication, and containerization for deployment, ensuring that your solutions are fully production ready. In the final part of the book, you will be introduced to Umbraco CMS, a popular content management system for .NET. By mastering this tool, youll learn how to empower users to manage website content independently. By the end of this book, you'll not only have a solid grasp of controller-based development but also the practical know-how to build dynamic, content-driven websites using a popular .NET CMS.What you will learn Build web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC with well-structured, maintainable code Develop secure and scalable RESTful services using Web API and OData Implement authentication and authorization for your applications Test and containerize your .NET projects for smooth deployment Optimize application performance with caching and other techniques Learn how to use and implement Umbraco CMS Who this book is forThis book is aimed at intermediate .NET developers with a good understanding of C# and .NET fundamentals. It is ideal for developers looking to expand their skills in building professional, controller-based web applications.