Introduction to ASP.NET Core 1.0 from Skillsoft

Online, Self-Paced

ASP.NET Core 1.0, previously known as ASP.NET 5, is the latest open-source version of the popular ASP.NET web development framework. In this course, you'll be introduced to the core features of ASP.NET Core 1.0. You'll also learn how to get started with ASP.NET Core 1.0, creating and configuring a simple web application, as well as ASP.NET Core 1.0 services and middleware. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers the features of ASP.NET Core 1.0 and ASP.NET Core 1.0 MVC, previously known as MVC 6.

Learning Objectives

Overview of ASP.NET 5

start the course
recognize the implications of the change to an open-source model for ASP.NET
describe the features and use of .NET Core, a runtime that can be targeted by ASP.NET Core 1.0 applications
describe the features and use of the DNX execution environment with ASP.NET Core 1.0
recognize what an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application looks like on disk when compiled for DNX
debug the changes in running code using Roslyn, the .NET Compiler Platform

ASP.NET 5 and Visual Studio

describe the new file and project structure for ASP.NET Core 1.0 applications, in Visual Studio and on disk
target specific .NET versions and types and switch between them
use the project.json file to modify project settings
render a default Start page for an ASP.NET Core 1.0 web application

The Startup Class and Methods

use the new primary startup mechanism for ASP.NET Core 1.0 applications
use the Configure method to determine how an ASP.NET 5 application responds to requests
use the ConfigureServices method to configure services used by an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application

Services

recognize the roles that services play in ASP.NET Core 1.0 projects and explain how services are incorporated in ASP.NET 5 applications
describe and use appropriate lifetime options for ASP.NET Core 1.0 services
distinguish between request and application services
create custom ASP.NET Core 1.0 services
design services for ASP.NET Core 1.0 applications so they can be consumed using built-in dependency injection mechanisms

Configuration

describe the role of the Web.config file and use it to configure an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application
use the config.json file to configure an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application
use environment variables to configure an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application in Visual Studio
use built-in ASP.NET Core 1.0 tools to create a strongly typed configuration object
configure environment variables for an Azure web site

Middleware

recognize the roles of middleware in ASP.NET Core 1.0
configure middleware to enable an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application to handle requests for static files
configure middleware to enable an ASP.NET Core 1.0 application to support directory browsing

Practice: Configuring a Site