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Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

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Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply Git and version control to manage and track code changes effectively.

  • Implement debugging and memory troubleshooting techniques in .NET 8 projects.

  • Monitor and document applications with alerts, metrics, and API documentation.

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July 2026

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This course is part of the Tools and Skills for .NET 8 Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This module guides learners through setting up a modern .NET development environment using tools like Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and JetBrains Rider. You will explore essential developer skills such as code documentation, prompt engineering for AI tools, and implementing secure coding practices. The module also covers initializing projects with databases and class libraries to prepare for hands-on .NET development.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module introduces advanced features and productivity tools available in popular code editors such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and JetBrains Rider. Learners will explore editor configuration, code snippets, decompilation, and navigation techniques to streamline development workflows and enforce coding standards. Practical guidance is provided for leveraging built-in and extension-based tools to enhance code quality and efficiency.

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1 video12 readings1 assignment

This module introduces the fundamentals of using Git for source code management, including repository setup, tracking changes, and collaborating with others. Learners will gain hands-on experience with essential Git commands, workflows, and best practices for managing code versions and branches. The module also covers advanced topics such as SSH signature enforcement, stashing, and filtering commit logs.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through essential debugging techniques and memory troubleshooting strategies for .NET applications. You will explore how to use Visual Studio tools to identify, analyze, and resolve memory issues such as leaks and inefficient resource management. By the end, you'll be equipped to optimize application performance and handle complex memory scenarios confidently.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module introduces the foundational concepts of logging, tracing, and metrics in .NET, emphasizing their roles in enhancing system observability. Learners will gain hands-on experience implementing logging with ILogger, monitoring applications using metrics, and integrating telemetry tools like OpenTelemetry. Practical examples demonstrate how to set up alerts and track application performance in real-world scenarios.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module introduces best practices for documenting code, APIs, and services using tools like DocFX, Markdown, and Mermaid diagrams. Learners will discover when and how to document effectively, including the use of XML comments and the OpenAPI Specification. Visual documentation techniques and practical steps for generating and formatting documentation are also covered.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

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