Building a Data-driven Blazor Server Application with EF Core

Build Data-Driven Web Applications with Blazor Server and Entity Framework Core

Discover how to create powerful, data-driven web applications using the popular combination of Blazor Server and Entity Framework Core. This course guides you through the entire process, enabling you to build applications that directly access your database, eliminating the need for a separate web API.

What you'll learn:

• Blazor Server Fundamentals: Master the core concepts of Blazor Server and leverage its capabilities for building interactive user interfaces with C#.
• Entity Framework Core (EF Core): Learn how to use EF Core to interact with your database, simplifying data access and management.
• CRUD Operations with Blazor and EF Core: Generate CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) components effortlessly, allowing users to manage data like employees.
• Data Management Techniques: Implement essential features like sorting, pagination, and filtering to enhance the user experience when working with large datasets.
• Relationships and Related Data: Model and work with related data using a Department model, understanding how to manage data relationships effectively.
• Deployment to Azure: Deploy your finished Blazor web application to the cloud using Azure, making it accessible to users worldwide.
• .NET and C# Development: Reinforce your skills in .NET and C# while building robust and scalable web applications.

Course Outline:

1. Project Setup: Create a new Blazor web project and initialize the development environment.
2. CRUD Component Generation: Generate CRUD components for managing employees using EF Core.
3. Data Filtering and Sorting: Implement sorting, pagination, and filtering to improve data presentation.
4. Model Relationships: Introduce a Department model and learn how to manage relationships between employees and departments.
5. Deployment to Azure: Deploy your completed Blazor Server application to Azure for production use.

By the end of this course, you'll have the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to confidently build data-driven web applications with Blazor Server, Entity Framework Core, .NET, and C#. This combination provides a streamlined approach to web development, offering performance and ease of use.