Build Secure Web API For E-Commerce using ASP.NET Core

Looking to learn ASP.NET and build powerful web applications? This course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding of C# or similar programming languages. You'll gain hands-on experience creating a complete Web API for an E-Commerce backend.

We'll leverage Visual Studio 2022 to seamlessly connect to SQL Server, eliminating the need for a separate SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) installation.

Here's what you'll master:

• ASP.NET Web API Creation: Build robust and scalable APIs from scratch.
• SQL Server Integration: Learn to connect to and interact with SQL Server directly within Visual Studio 2022.
• API Controller Development: Design and implement efficient API controllers.
• Endpoint & Action Method Design: Create well-defined API endpoints and action methods for various operations.
• Middleware Implementation: Utilize middleware to handle requests and responses effectively.
• Filter Creation & Usage: Apply filters for request and response manipulation.
• Form Validation: Implement robust form validation using attributes and custom validation logic.
• Email Integration: Send emails using ASP.NET and SendGrid for notifications and communication.
• Authentication & Authorization: Secure your API with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication and role-based authorization.
• Password Reset Functionality: Implement a secure password reset mechanism.
• CRUD Operations: Perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations on your database using Entity Framework and other frameworks.
• Pagination, Search & Sort: Enhance your API with pagination, search, and sorting capabilities for improved performance and user experience.
• Image Uploads: Enable users to upload images directly to your server.

Prerequisites:

• Visual Studio 2022: Ensure you have the latest version installed.
• Microsoft SQL Server: Have Microsoft SQL Server installed and configured.