Web Applications with ASP.NET Core Blazor


Book Description

This book covers many different aspects of developing Blazor applications, a modern way to build rich UI web apps. It also introduces methods to leverage .NET and its eco-systems to build a modern enterprise application. It features WebAssembly and how it can be written in any programming language. The book also compares different Blazor hosting models and the strategy to select a model that suits specific business requirements. It is designed for web developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts looking to build robust, interactive web applications using ASP.NET Core Blazor. Using a demonstrative approach for Blazor learners, every chapter includes numerous code examples and a Blazor source code analysis. It covers basic Blazor directives and components and how these concepts can be combined together to build a more complex customized component. Master modern deployment techniques with Docker and Kubernetes. This book also explains some advanced techniques to control component rendering and improve performance. Companion files with code samples and color figures are available for downloading. FEATURES • Features code examples and detailed analysis to help you grasp Blazor concepts effectively • Learn advanced component enhancement, performance optimization, and secure file handling • Master modern deployment techniques with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring your applications are production-ready • Download companion files with code samples and color figures




Building a Web App with Blazor and ASP .Net Core


Book Description

Learn how to create and deploy a SPA in C# with Blazor KEY FEATURES - Get familiar with the basic and advanced concepts of the Blazor frameworkÊ - Understand how to implementÊJavaScript interop in Blazor - Learn how to inject the service dependency in Blazor - Learn how to implement security using Authentication and authorization - Deploy and host your Blazor app on IIS and Azure DESCRIPTION Blazor is a new, open-source, and SPA web framework that allows you to build a web application using C# and HTML. Blazor enables you to write C# code instead of JavaScript.Ê This book is a comprehensive guide about the new modern Blazor framework. It begins with an introduction to the Blazor and its components and concepts. It explains how you can start the development process, what tools you can use to develop an application, and how you can deploy it. You will then learn more about Databind, Eventbinding, layout, routing, JavaScript interop, and Dependency Injection. Concepts such as Authentication and authorization, error handling are also covered. Towards the end, you will learn how to deploy your Single Page Application Using Blazor. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN - Explore and use a various way to create a Blazor component - Get familiar with the working of Data Binding, Event Binding, Layouts, Routing, and Validation - Learn how to invoke JavaScript functions from .NET methods - Preserving State in Server-Side Blazor applications - Authentication and Authorization using Facebook API & Google API - Host and DeployÊyour Blazo app onÊIIS and Azure WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊ This book is for web developers who want to use Blazor to build web apps. This book will also help and guide web developers who are currently using Blazor. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. An Introduction to Blazor 2. Components and Structure for Blazor ApplicationsÊ 3. Blazor Concepts 4. Dependency injection in Blazor 5. JavaScript interop 6. State management 7. Authentication and AuthorizationÊ 8. Handle & Log errors in Blazor Application 9. Getting Started with Blazor Using Visual Studio 2019 10. Hosting and Deployment




Building Modern Web Applications with ASP.NET Core Blazor


Book Description

Learn Blazor from the ground up, with step-by-step instructions and code examples KEY FEATURES ● Explore the ins and outs of Blazor architecture and gain a comprehensive understanding of its components. ● Dive deep into the intricacies of Blazor deployment, ensuring smooth and successful launches. ● Uncover valuable tips and tricks for optimizing performance, ensuring scalability, and enhancing security. DESCRIPTION Building Modern Web Applications with ASP.NET Core Blazor is the ultimate guide to developing high-quality web applications with Blazor and .NET Core. Written by an experienced developer, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Blazor's architecture, components, deployment options, and best practices for optimizing performance and scalability. It begins by introducing WebAssembly, the technology that makes Blazor possible. It then discusses the different hosting models available for Blazor applications. Next, the book covers the basics of building Blazor applications, including how to create components, handle user input, and navigate between pages. The book then delves into more advanced topics, such as uploading and downloading files, using .NET and JavaScript interoperability, connecting to the world with HTTP, persisting data with EF Core, and protecting your application with identity. Finally, the book shows you how to deploy your Blazor application with Docker and Kubernetes. By the end of the book, you will be able to build modern, interactive web applications using Blazor and .NET Core. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Gain the ability to develop interactive web applications effortlessly, while building a strong sense of confidence. ● Get familiar with the components model, common design patterns, and solutions implemented in Blazor. ● Learn how to seamlessly integrate and reuse legacy code by leveraging JavaScript interop capabilities within Blazor. ● Discover optimization techniques and best practices for enhancing application performance and scalability. ● Develop a solid grasp of key concepts in .NET Core backend development, including protocols and middleware. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to master Blazor and build powerful web applications. Familiarity with fundamental web development concepts, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, is assumed. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WebAssembly Introduction 2. Choose Your Hosting Model 3. Implementing Razor and Other Components 4. Advanced Techniques for Blazor Component Enhancement 5. File Uploading in Blazor 6. Serving and Securing Files in Blazor 7. Collecting User Input with Forms 8. Navigating Over Application 9. .NET and JavaScript Interop 10. Connecting to the World with HTTP 11. Data Persistence with EF Core 12. Protecting Your Application with Identity 13. Deploying with Docker and Kubernetes




Learning Blazor


Book Description

Take advantage of your C# skills to build UI components and client-side experiences with .NET. With this practical guide, you'll learn how to use Blazor WebAssembly to develop next-generation web experiences. Built on top of ASP.NET Core, Blazor represents the future of .NET single-page application investments. Author David Pine, who focuses on .NET and Azure content development at Microsoft, explains how WebAssembly enables many non-JavaScript-based programming languages to run on the client browser. In this book, you'll learn about real-time web functionality with ASP.NET Core SignalR and discover strategies for bidirectional JavaScript interop. David also covers component data binding, hierarchical event-driven communications, in-memory state management, and local storage. This book shows you how to: Create a beautiful, feature-rich Blazor app Develop and localize an enterprise-scale app using GitHub Actions and Azure Cognitive Services Translator Create advanced validation scenarios for input-based components with forms Automatically deploy and host to Azure Static Web Apps, and rely on HTTP services Use a geolocation service and speech synthesis and recognition native to the browser Author a custom modal verification mechanism for validating a user




Web Applications with ASP.NET Core Blazor


Book Description

This book covers many different aspects of developing Blazor applications, a modern way to build rich UI web apps. It also introduces methods to leverage .NET and its eco-systems to build a modern enterprise application. It features WebAssembly and how it can be written in any programming language. The book also compares different Blazor hosting models and the strategy to select a model that suits specific business requirements. It is designed for web developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts looking to build robust, interactive web applications using ASP.NET Core Blazor. Using a demonstrative approach for Blazor learners, every chapter includes numerous code examples and a Blazor source code analysis. It covers basic Blazor directives and components and how these concepts can be combined together to build a more complex customized component. Master modern deployment techniques with Docker and Kubernetes. This book also explains some advanced techniques to control component rendering and improve performance. Companion files with code samples and color figures are available for downloading. FEATURES •Features code examples and detailed analysis to help you grasp Blazor concepts effectively •Learn advanced component enhancement, performance optimization, and secure file handling •Master modern deployment techniques with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring your applications are production-ready •Download companion files with code samples and color figures




Pro ASP.NET Core 3


Book Description

Now in its 8th edition, Pro ASP.NET Core has been thoroughly updated for ASP.NET Core 3 and online for ASP.NET Core 5 and .NET 5.0. This comprehensive, full-color guide is the only book you need to learn ASP.NET Core development. Professional developers get ready to produce leaner applications for the ASP.NET Core platform. This edition puts ASP.NET Core 3 into context, and takes a deep dive into the tools and techniques required to build modern, extensible web applications. New features and capabilities such as MVC 3, Razor Pages, Blazor Server, and Blazor WebAssembly are covered, along with demonstrations of how they can be applied in practice. Following the same popular format and style found in previous editions, author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most out of ASP.NET Core 3. Starting with the nuts-and-bolts topics, he teaches readers about middleware components, built-in services, request model binding, and more. Moving along, he introduces increasingly more complex topics and advanced features, including endpoint routing and dependency injection. Written for professionals wanting to incorporate the latest functionality of ASP.NET Core 3 into their projects, this book also serves as a complete reference on ASP.NET Core. Beginners with some background in Microsoft web development will also greatly benefit from the in-depth coverage provided throughout. What You Will Learn: Build a solid foundation and skill set for working with the entire ASP.NET Core platformApply ASP.NET Core 3 and ASP.NET Core 5 features in your developer environment; plentiful reusable templatesSee how to create RESTful web services, web applications, and client-side applicationsLeverage existing knowledge to efficiently get up and running with new programming models Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and long-distance running. “The Rolls-Royce of ASP.NET books, (or if you’re American, the Cadillac). Very thorough!” Les Jackson, MCSD, DotNet Playbook “The author’s instruction is direct, easy to understand and supplemented with clear code examples... Whether you are a beginner learning ASP.NET Core 3.1 app development, or an experienced professional ready to master advanced concepts, I consider this book a 'must have' for you!" Jeremy Likness, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft “...the best single resource for teaching MVC web apps using ASP.NET. “ Charles Carter, MSCS, MSwE, JD, Cloud Application Development Instructor, Microsoft Software and Systems Academy




Murach's ASP.NET Core MVC (2nd Edition)


Book Description

This 2nd Edition of Murachs ASP.NET Core MVC does a better job than ever of delivering the skills you need to develop websites using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) pattern with ASP.NET Core. If you know the basics of C#, youll quickly learn to code the way todays top web professionals do. Each section features clear, beginner-friendly examples and easy-to-understand explanations that walk you through crucial skills, best practices, and helpful tips. Im a first-time customer who has recently purchased your ASP.NET Core MVC book, and I have to say Im greatly impressed. [It] was actually fun from start to finish (and I've read many, many programming books before). - Shannon Fairchild, Senior Software Developer, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Section 1 (just 5 chapters) shows how to develop responsive web apps that follow the MVC pattern so theyll be easy to maintain as they grow and change. Then, it shows how to test and debug these apps using the debugging tools provided by Visual Studio and your browser. Section 2 builds out that set of skills to create more complex controllers, work with Razor views, handle cookies and sessions, work with model binding, validate data, and use EF Core to work with databases. Finally, section 3 presents additional skills that you can learn when you need them. Automate testing by using dependency injection and unit tests. Reduce code duplication by creating custom tag helpers and view components. Control user access to a site with ASP.NET Core Identity. Deploy a site to the cloud with Azure. And use Visual Studio Code, an increasingly popular alternative to the Visual Studio IDE. Every Murach book guarantees high quality. The complete apps show how each feature works in context. The exercises at the end of each chapter let you practice your new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. And the distinctive paired-pages format is ideal for learning and reference.




Blazor WebAssembly by Example


Book Description

Discover blueprints that explore various components of Blazor, C#, and .NET to help you build web apps without learning JavaScript Key FeaturesExplore complete, easy-to-follow web projects using BlazorBuild projects such as a weather app, expense tracker, and Kanban board with real-world applicationsUnderstand and work with Blazor WebAssembly effectively without spending too much time focusing on the theoryBook Description Blazor WebAssembly makes it possible to run C# code on the browser instead of having to use JavaScript, and does not rely on plugins or add-ons. The only technical requirement for using Blazor WebAssembly is a browser that supports WebAssembly, which, as of today, all modern browsers do. Blazor WebAssembly by Example is a project-based guide for learning how to build single-page web applications using the Blazor WebAssembly framework. This book emphasizes the practical over the theoretical by providing detailed step-by-step instructions for each project. You'll start by building simple standalone web applications and progress to developing more advanced hosted web applications with SQL Server backends. Each project covers a different aspect of the Blazor WebAssembly ecosystem, such as Razor components, JavaScript interop, event handling, application state, and dependency injection. The book is designed in such a way that you can complete the projects in any order. By the end of this book, you will have experience building a wide variety of single-page web applications with .NET, Blazor WebAssembly, and C#. What you will learnDiscover the power of the C# language for both server-side and client-side web developmentUse the Blazor WebAssembly App project template to build your first Blazor WebAssembly applicationUse templated components and the Razor class library to build and share a modal dialog boxUnderstand how to use JavaScript with Blazor WebAssemblyBuild a progressive web app (PWA) to enable native app-like performance and speedUnderstand dependency injection (DI) in .NET to build a shopping cart appGet to grips with .NET Web APIs by building a task manager appWho this book is for This book is for .NET web developers who are tired of constantly learning new JavaScript frameworks and wish to write web applications using Blazor WebAssembly, leveraging the power of .NET and C#. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of the C# language, .NET framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, and web development concepts.




Blazor Revealed


Book Description

Build web applications in Microsoft .NET that run in any modern browser, helping you to transfer your .NET experience and skills to a new environment and build browser-based applications using a robust and type-safe language and runtime. Developing a web site with rich client-side behavior means most developers need to learn a transpiled language like JavaScript or TypeScript. But today you can also develop rich browser applications using the .NET runtime and C# using Blazor. With Blazor you can use all that experience you have amassed over the years, and can use thousands of already existing libraries, right in the browser. Blazor Revealed will allow you to create a rich web site experience in no time. You will learn how to build user interfaces, and present data to a user for display and modification, capturing the user’s changes via data binding. The book shows you how to access a rich library of .NET functionality such as a component model for building a composable user interface, including how to develop reusable components that can be used across many pages and web sites. Also covered is data exchange with a server, giving you access to microservices and database services. Blazor provides a fresh take on web development by eliminating the need for you to learn different languages and frameworks for client- and server-side development. Blazor allows C# and .NET to be used on all sides, providing a robust feature set that is well suited toward scalable, enterprise-level applications. Blazor Revealed gets you started in using this important new toolkit for web application development. What You'll LearnBuild user interfaces and display data for users to edit Capture the user’s changes via data binding Transfer data back and forth between server and client Communicate with microservices and database services Develop reusable components and assemble them into bigger components Use routing to build single page applications (SPAs) Build Blazor libraries that are reusable across applicationsWho This Book Is For Experienced .NET developers who want to apply their existing skills to building professional quality, client-side web applications that run in any browser. The book is for web developers who want to step away from JavaScript and its complexities, and instead use a proven technology (.NET) that is robust toward creating enterprise-quality applications that scale and are reliable and that provide good user experience. The book is for intermediate to advanced .NET web developers with no experience using Blazor.




Clean Architecture


Book Description

Practical Software Architecture Solutions from the Legendary Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) reveals those rules and helps you apply them. Martin’s Clean Architecture doesn’t merely present options. Drawing on over a half-century of experience in software environments of every imaginable type, Martin tells you what choices to make and why they are critical to your success. As you’ve come to expect from Uncle Bob, this book is packed with direct, no-nonsense solutions for the real challenges you’ll face–the ones that will make or break your projects. Learn what software architects need to achieve–and core disciplines and practices for achieving it Master essential software design principles for addressing function, component separation, and data management See how programming paradigms impose discipline by restricting what developers can do Understand what’s critically important and what’s merely a “detail” Implement optimal, high-level structures for web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded applications Define appropriate boundaries and layers, and organize components and services See why designs and architectures go wrong, and how to prevent (or fix) these failures Clean Architecture is essential reading for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager–and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs. Register your product for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available.