Building Modern Web Applications with ASP.NET Core Blazor

Book excerpt: Learn Blazor from the ground up, with step-by-step instructions and code examples KEY FEATURES ● Explore the ins and outs of Blazor architecture and gain a comprehensive understanding of its components. ● Dive deep into the intricacies of Blazor deployment, ensuring smooth and successful launches. ● Uncover valuable tips and tricks for optimizing performance, ensuring scalability, and enhancing security. DESCRIPTION Building Modern Web Applications with ASP.NET Core Blazor is the ultimate guide to developing high-quality web applications with Blazor and .NET Core. Written by an experienced developer, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Blazor's architecture, components, deployment options, and best practices for optimizing performance and scalability. It begins by introducing WebAssembly, the technology that makes Blazor possible. It then discusses the different hosting models available for Blazor applications. Next, the book covers the basics of building Blazor applications, including how to create components, handle user input, and navigate between pages. The book then delves into more advanced topics, such as uploading and downloading files, using .NET and JavaScript interoperability, connecting to the world with HTTP, persisting data with EF Core, and protecting your application with identity. Finally, the book shows you how to deploy your Blazor application with Docker and Kubernetes. By the end of the book, you will be able to build modern, interactive web applications using Blazor and .NET Core. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Gain the ability to develop interactive web applications effortlessly, while building a strong sense of confidence. ● Get familiar with the components model, common design patterns, and solutions implemented in Blazor. ● Learn how to seamlessly integrate and reuse legacy code by leveraging JavaScript interop capabilities within Blazor. ● Discover optimization techniques and best practices for enhancing application performance and scalability. ● Develop a solid grasp of key concepts in .NET Core backend development, including protocols and middleware. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to master Blazor and build powerful web applications. Familiarity with fundamental web development concepts, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, is assumed. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WebAssembly Introduction 2. Choose Your Hosting Model 3. Implementing Razor and Other Components 4. Advanced Techniques for Blazor Component Enhancement 5. File Uploading in Blazor 6. Serving and Securing Files in Blazor 7. Collecting User Input with Forms 8. Navigating Over Application 9. .NET and JavaScript Interop 10. Connecting to the World with HTTP 11. Data Persistence with EF Core 12. Protecting Your Application with Identity 13. Deploying with Docker and Kubernetes