ASP.NET is a free, open-source web framework developed by Microsoft for building dynamic and interactive web applications. It offers a comprehensive set of tools and features to simplify the development process, making it a popular choice for web developers.
- Foundational Knowledge:
- Grasp ASP.NET’s core concepts, versions, and benefits.
- Server-Side Coding:
- Master C# and Razor Pages for server-side development.
- MVC Architecture:
- Leverage MVC for organized and efficient web app development.
- UI & API Development:
- Choose between Web Forms for visual UI building or Web APIs for data exposure.
Basic Programming Knowledge:
- Grasp fundamental concepts: Understand variables, data types, loops, conditional statements, and functions. Introductory courses in Python, Java, or C++ can provide this foundation.
- HTML and CSS Fundamentals:
- HTML: Know how to structure web pages using HTML elements and tags.
- CSS: Understand how to style web pages using CSS selectors and properties. This knowledge is crucial as ASP.NET applications generate HTML content.
- (Optional) Familiarity with C#:
- Prior exposure to C# is helpful: C# is the primary language used for ASP.NET development. However, you can learn C# alongside ASP.NET if you’re new to the language.
