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Mastering Entity Framework Core with .NET and SQL Server

Master EF Core across Web API, Minimal API, MVC, and Razor Pages. Goes beyond CRUD to advanced data access strategies, performance optimization, and deep SQL Server integration.

Based on: Original curriculum

24.5 hrs
Total Content
98
Video Segments
15
Modules
3.0 hrs
Capstone Project

Course Overview

This comprehensive course empowers developers to master Entity Framework Core (EF Core) across all major .NET application types: Web API, Minimal API, MVC, and Razor Pages. It goes beyond basic CRUD operations to explore advanced data access strategies, performance optimization, and deep SQL Server integration, including how to read and interpret execution plans to diagnose query performance. Each video segment is designed to be self-contained while building on previous concepts, allowing students to progress through the material systematically or jump to specific topics as needed.

  • Intermediate to Advanced .NET Developers. Developers familiar with C# who want to deepen their database knowledge. Web, desktop, and cloud developers building data-driven applications. Teams migrating from Entity Framework 6 to EF Core.
  • Proficiency in C# programming. Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL. Familiarity with Visual Studio or VS Code. Basic knowledge of ASP.NET Core (helpful but not required).

What Makes This Course Different

SQL Server Deep Dive module with execution plan analysis. Cross-platform coverage spanning Web API, MVC, Minimal API, Razor Pages, Mobile, and Desktop. Production-grade capstone building a Secure Order Management System.

Course Curriculum

15 modules covering 24.5 hours of content with 98 video segments.

1

Introduction to EF Core and the Modern Data Landscape

60 min 6 videos
2

EF Core Fundamentals

120 min 9 videos
3

EF Core with Minimal APIs

120 min 8 videos
4

EF Core in MVC and Razor Pages

120 min 7 videos
5

Relationships and Navigation Properties

90 min 7 videos
6

SQL Server Deep Dive for EF Core Developers

120 min 8 videos
7

Advanced LINQ and Query Strategies

90 min 7 videos
8

Performance and Optimization Techniques

120 min 7 videos
9

Error Handling, Transactions, and Concurrency

60 min 5 videos
10

Testing and Seeding Your Data Layer

60 min 6 videos
11

EF Core in Distributed and Cloud Architectures

60 min 5 videos
12

EF Core in Mobile and Desktop Applications

90 min 7 videos
13

Securing Your Data Access Layer

60 min 5 videos
14

EF Core Extensibility and Plugins

60 min 5 videos
15

Final Project: Building a Secure Order Management System

180 min 6 videos
16

Bonus Content Bonus

60 min 4 videos

Capstone Project

Building a Secure Order Management System

A 3-hour capstone project synthesizing all course concepts into a production-ready order management system with multi-tenant data isolation, role-based access, audit logging, and encrypted sensitive fields.

3.0 hours of capstone content

What You Get

Complete Source Code

GitHub repository with branches for each module

Professional Video Content

20–26+ hours of professional video content

Hands-On Lab Exercises

Hands-on lab exercises for each module

Knowledge Check Quizzes

Knowledge check quizzes after each module

PDF Cheat Sheets

PDF cheat sheets and reference guides

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Completion

AI Trainer Access

Self-paced packages include AI trainer access

Available Training Options

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