C# 13 and .NET 9 – Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals

This Specialization guides learners through a structured journey in C# and .NET development, progressing from foundational programming to modern web development. The first course introduces C# syntax, object-oriented principles, exception handling, and function creation, building a solid programming foundation. The second course expands skills into .NET ecosystem usage, covering common types, data handling with files and streams, serialization, Entity Framework Core, and LINQ for querying and manipulating data. This progression ensures learners can build robust and maintainable applications. The final course focuses on modern web development using .NET technologies. Learners explore ASP.NET Core for building websites, Blazor for interactive web components, and integrating web services, equipping them to create complete, real-world web applications using industry-standard tools and practices.