Real-World Web Development with .NET 9: Build websites and services using mature and proven ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and Umbraco CMS

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 FeaturesMaster 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 OData—trusted by organizations for delivering robust web applications.You’ll 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, you’ll focus on Web API, building RESTful services that are both secure and scalable. Along the way, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 learnBuild web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC with well-structured, maintainable codeDevelop secure and scalable RESTful services using Web API and ODataImplement authentication and authorization for your applicationsTest and containerize your .NET projects for smooth deploymentOptimize application performance with caching and other techniquesLearn how to use and implement Umbraco CMSWho 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.Table of ContentsIntroducing Web Development Using ControllersBuilding Websites Using ASP.NET Core MVCModel Binding, Validation, and Data Using EF CoreBuilding and Localizing Web User InterfacesAuthentication and AuthorizationPerformance Optimization Using CachingWeb User Interface Testing Using PlaywrightConfiguring and Containerizing ASP.NET Core ProjectsBuilding Web Services UsingASP.NET Core Web API Building Web Services UsingASP.NET Core ODataBuilding Web Services Using FastEndpointsWeb Service Integration TestingWeb Content Management Using UmbracoCustomizing and Extending Umbraco Read more