Code 401: Advanced Software Development in ASP.NET Core

Overview

 

Learn to write clean, well-tested, advanced C# code using industry standard software engineering patterns and Microsoft's new ASP.NET Core framework.

You will use Visual Studio 2017 to create ASP.NET MVC Core applications and work with Azure to deploy the applications onto a live server. The course focuses on fundamental computer science concepts like object-oriented programming, advanced data structures and algorithms, and the foundations of Microsoft’s ASP.NET Core Framework. 

This course includes career development curriculum to get you ready for your job search, plus job search assistance after graduation. The Daytime track is 400 hours total. Course hours include lecture, lab, and coworking.

 

Outcomes

 

Throughout this course, you will:

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• Build and contribute to web applications, using an architecture/framework that promotes maintainability, scalability, and collaboration. These skills will be fully demonstrated during project weeks through their team development of a prototype, adhering to industry best practices and patterns.

• Learn and demonstrate aptitude in personal and technical interviews.

• Participate in a series of career development workshops to build a network, establish a clean online presence, polish a resume, and establish other professional skills.

 

Prerequisites

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• Code 301

  • Students with previous experience can test out of this requirement in their application. If you'd like to test straight into this course, please make sure you have experience with all of the topics listed on the Code 201 and Code 301 course pages.

• All students are expected to complete the prework for this course before the first day of class.

 

Topics

 

Concepts

• C# Fundamentals

• Error Handling

• Unit Tests

• Test Driven Design

• OOP Principles

• LINQ

• Generic Collections

• Concurrency

• Recursion

• MVC

• Identity and Authentication

• Entity Framework

• Security and Performance

• Web APIs

• Design Patterns

• Bootstrap

• Application Deployment

 

Collaboration

• Group Projects

• Whiteboard Challenge Groups

 

Languages

• C#

• Razor Syntax

 

Environment and Tools

• SQL Server

• Azure App Services

• Visual Studio 2017

• GitHub

 

Data Structures and Algorithms

• Linked Lists

• Stacks/Queues

• Trees

• Binary Search Trees

• Sorting Algorithms

• Hash Tables

• Daily Whiteboard Interview Practice

 

Industry Readiness Training

 

Changing careers or building a business is about more than learning a new skill. In tandem with your software development education, you will receive powerful career-building, exposure to entrepreneurship and strategic training so you can confidently start your job search or begin building your own startup as soon as (or even before!) you graduate.

Our Career and entrepreneurship Transition Services provide training, mentoring, leadership, and introductions to industry partners to help you become a more well-rounded software developer, prospective founder and a leader in your field. These services, which start in Code 201 and continue after Code 401 graduation, involve a series of events, workshops, startup immersions and assignments that help you think holistically about your new career and take actionable steps towards success. Learn More »

 

Material Requirements

 

You are required to supply your own laptop that meets the below requirements. Chromebooks are not suitable for this course, since you can’t directly control installed software. You are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your computer throughout the course. The course pre-work will have specific instructions for configuring your computer to be ready for the first day of class.

• Fully up to date, with the latest version of the operating system and all security updates installed.

• At least 50GB of free space on the hard drive.

• At least 8GB of RAM. 16GB RAM strongly preferred.

• Free of viruses, and in general working order.

By the first day of class, you will need:

• The latest version of Google Chrome

• The Visual Studio Code editor

• A GitHub account

• Windows 10 64-bit OS

  • Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or

  • Windows Subsystem for Linux

• C# 7.0 in a Nutshell: The Definitive Reference

 

Stacked Modules

 

Concepts in each of our courses are taught using stacked modules, where a new concept is introduced in each class session, building upon what came before it. This is a challenging style that requires persistence, practice, and collaboration, but allows more concepts to be introduced over the length of the course. This method helps students learn and retain more information in a short period of time. Learn more about stacked modules »

 

Homework Policy

 

In order to pass the class, students must attain at least 90% of available points.

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Professionalism

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Punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required, in accordance with our Code of Conduct. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Passing requires at least 90% attendance. Students should always contact the instructors ahead of time if they are unable to attend all or part of published class / lab hours.