Real-World Web Development with .NET 9: Build websites and services using mature and proven ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and Umbraco CMS

This book is an excellent resource for developers seeking to leverage the full potential of C# and the .NET platform in building real-world applications. The author expertly guides readers through the foundational concepts of the framework while illustrating their application through a series of practical, well-structured projects.Each chapter is crafted to not only demonstrate technical implementation but also to inspire confidence in using C# and .NET for full-scale development. Whether you're new to the .NET ecosystem or considering a transition from another backend technology, this book provides a compelling case for adopting C# and .NET in your workflow.What makes this resource particularly valuable is its focus on hands-on learning. The projects included offer a progressive learning path and serve as lasting references for future development. They present tangible examples of how modern applications can be built using best practices in the .NET world.For developers searching for inspiration or struggling to find meaningful use cases to explore the framework, this book delivers both clarity and motivation. It’s a strong addition to the library of any current or aspiring .NET developer.Highly recommended for those looking to deepen their skills or transition into the .NET ecosystem.

Another great .Net book from Mark Price, this time with a twist (in my view) because it involves CMS.The book concentrates on building a modern content management website, a very common purpose.It is going to be an easy and practical learning experience using the most modern approaches, in my opinion.It even goes into performance optimization using more than one technique. Who need a slow website after all?Many things are covered in the book, some seem though quite cursory, but it gives you a push to explore further.My favourite topics are FastEndpoints, testing using dev tunnel CLI, Playwright, and OData integration.Three great things to mention:1. The chapter on prototyping with Bootstrap is very useful for early MVPs;2. Advocacy for using the EF Core, and3. The use of RazorTwo things I would like to say are odd or to improve:1) Third party libraries, including Umbraco - they are not .net or even Microsoft own components, so this is not a strictly .Net book, besides I wish Umbraco was covered more in-depth,2) The use of Docker for containerization, it is for more established companies, in my view, because of their for-profit licensing model changes.Overall, it is a solid, practical book for a modern web developer.

I’ve been reading Mark’s book for years! His approach is easy to understand. You can make use of his knowledge quickly and effectively, this book does not disappoint. ASP.Net can be a complex topic, but Mark makes you feel confident!

Mark covers a lot of territory in this book, from the very basic of getting started all the way through testing and then on to utilizing a CMS framework (Umbraco) and how to customize and extend it. Lots of code samples to review, including a well organized GitHub repo for the full selection of the code and any errata that has been found. There's a lot to work through and understand, particularly if you are just starting out on your development journey, but I don't think you will be left lacking in gaining a solid base of knowledge to work with .NET9.

Purchased this since I liked the earlier books that goes with this. Well written and provides a very good coverage of the subject.

This is just another example of why Mark is my “go to” author, and instructor, on .NET.With this new book he narrows his focus on modern, real-world web development. Though the focus is homed in on web dev doesn’t mean it is missing anything you need to know. Because Mark includes everything you, the real-world developer, needs to know to be successful.He covers in-depth ASP.Net Core websites and web APIs. But here are some of my highlights that you won’t find packaged together in other books:• Prototyping with Bootstrap• Authentication and authorization• Performance optimization using caching, including the new hybrid cache• Testing with Playwright, which is a great new tool for testing websites• Containerization of projects• OData – a standard way to retrieve and update data from a web API• Umbraco CMS, because not everyone needs to create their website from scratch. But, he discusses how to customize and extend itMark realizes that we learn best by getting our hands on the keyboard, typing, and running code. So, as usual, you can expect a “Practice and exploring” section at the end of each chapter. The best way to learn is by typing everything in instead of just copy/paste. But if you get stuck, he includes all the source code on GitHub.Mark has many years of experience, with many certifications and while at Microsoft he taught “train-the-trainer” classes. This experience comes through in the book. He does a great job of not only explaining concepts but sharing the ‘why’ behind his explanations and decisions. It is like you are in one of Mark’s classes and he is there with you walking you through each section. And it is like he has anticipated each question you would have and provided step by step instructions to answer them.I encourage you to pick up a copy. Highly recommended!Also, check out Mark’s other great books –• C# 13 and .NET 9• Apps and Services• Tools and Skills