.NET Backend Bootcamp
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8 sessions
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This series ended on August 22, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
About
In this course, we’ll explore backend development using .NET and C#, starting with the basics and gradually moving toward more advanced topics like clean architecture, authentication, and microservices. Each session will be project-based — we’ll build real applications together while learning key software engineering concepts. Learners are encouraged to follow along, ask questions, and participate actively. Some prior programming experience is recommended (preferably in C# or a C-style language).
Sessions
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
To get the most out of this series, learners are expected to attend regularly, actively participate in sessions and work on assigned project. Missing more than 2 sessions without notice may result in removal from the course to ensure space for committed participants. If you can’t make a session, please let me know in advance.
SESSION 1
1
Aug
SESSION 1
Web Development
Web Development
Fri 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM UTCAug 1, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM UTC
Session 1: Introduction & Environment Setup
In this first session, we’ll get everything ready for the journey ahead. You’ll learn what backend development is all about, why .NET is a great choice, and how to set up your development environment so you're ready to build real web APIs in the upcoming sessions.
We’ll cover:
* What backend development means and what we'll build in this course
* Overview of .NET, C#, and ASP.NET Core
* Installing the .NET SDK and choosing an IDE (Rider / Visual Studio)
* Setting up your first project
* Running a minimal Web API and testing it locally
* Intro to tools like Postman for testing APIs
This session is meant to be beginner-friendly and hands-on. By the end, you'll have everything installed, a test API running, and a clear idea of what's coming next.
Please install:
(I’ll help with this during the session too if needed.)
SESSION 2
6
Aug
SESSION 2
Web Development
Web Development
Wed 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 6, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Session 1.2
Will cover C# basics:
- Writing your first program with Main()
- Data types (int, string, bool, etc.)
- Variables and expressions
- Console input and output
- Conditional statements (if, switch)
- Loops (for, while)
- Simple classes, fields, and methods
SESSION 3
11
Aug
SESSION 3
Web Development
Web Development
Mon 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 11, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Session 2: Web API Basics
Learn how Web APIs work by building a simple Bank app. We'll create endpoints, handle data with DTOs, and add basic validation — all without a database.
We’ll cover:
* HTTP verbs: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
* Routing and controllers in ASP.NET Core
* DTOs (Data Transfer Objects)
* Model binding and validation
* Returning proper status codes
Project: In-memory Bank Accounts API — add, update, delete, and get accounts.
SESSION 4
13
Aug
SESSION 4
Web Development
Web Development
Wed 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 13, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Session 2: Web API Basics
Learn how Web APIs work by building a simple Bank app. We'll create endpoints, handle data with DTOs, and add basic validation — all without a database.
We’ll cover:
* HTTP verbs: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
* Routing and controllers in ASP.NET Core
* DTOs (Data Transfer Objects)
* Model binding and validation
* Returning proper status codes
Project: In-memory Bank Accounts API — add, update, delete, and get accounts.
SESSION 5
15
Aug
SESSION 5
Web Development
Web Development
Fri 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 15, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Session 3: Intro to EF Core + SQL
Get started with databases using Entity Framework Core and PostgreSQL. Learn how to model data, run basic queries, and connect your API to a real database.
We’ll cover:
* Installing and setting up EF Core
* Creating models and DbContext
* Connecting to PostgreSQL
* Running migrations and creating tables
* Basic CRUD with the database
Project: Extend the Bank Accounts API to store tasks in PostgreSQL.
SESSION 6
18
Aug
SESSION 6
Web Development
Web Development
Mon 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 18, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Session 4: Relationships & Migrations
Learn how to model relationships between entities in your banking app, perform code-first migrations, and seed initial data to your database.
We’ll cover:
* Defining one-to-many relationships (e.g., User → Accounts, Account → Transactions)
* Using code-first migrations to update the database schema
* Seeding sample data for testing and development
* Managing database updates without losing data
Project:
Enhance the Simple Bank API to support relationships between users, accounts, and transactions with proper migrations and seeded data.
SESSION 7
20
Aug
SESSION 7
Web Development
Web Development
Wed 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 20, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Session 5: Repository Pattern + Cleanup
Learn how to clean up your codebase by abstracting data access logic using the Repository pattern. We'll refactor the project for better structure and testability.
We’ll cover:
* What is the Repository pattern and why use it
* Creating repositories for accounts, users, and transactions
* Decoupling business logic from data access
* Organizing code for better maintainability
Project:
Refactor the Simple Bank API to use repositories and improve overall structure and readability.
SESSION 8
22
Aug
SESSION 8
Web Development
Web Development
Fri 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 22, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Session 6: SOLID Principles + Clean Code
Discover the core SOLID principles and how they help you write clean, maintainable code. Apply them directly to your banking app by refactoring your services and controllers.
We’ll cover:
* Overview of SOLID principles (focus on SRP & DIP)
* Applying Single Responsibility to services and controllers
* Using Dependency Injection effectively
* Refactoring bloated controller logic into clean services
Project:
Refactor the Simple Bank API to follow SOLID principles by splitting logic into services and applying clean architecture practices.
[More sessions and descriptions will be added shortly]