Learning full-stack development with .NET involves mastering various technologies and frameworks, both on the client and server sides.

1. Fundamentals of .NET:

• Introduction to .NET Framework vs. .NET Core vs. .NET 5/6+: Understanding differences, use cases, and when to use what.
• Basic C# Programming: Syntax, data types, control structures, OOP concepts, LINQ, exception handling, and asynchronous programming.

2. Backend Development:

• ASP.NET Core:
  • Web API development for creating RESTful services.
  • Setting up MVC (Model-View-Controller).
  • Middleware and request handling.
• Entity Framework Core:
  • Data modeling and migrations.
  • Database operations: CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
  • Working with different databases (SQL Server, SQLite, etc.).
• Authentication and Authorization:
  • Identity framework for user authentication.
  • Role-based and claims-based authorization.

3. Frontend Development:

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript Basics:
  • Core concepts include layout, responsive design, and accessibility.
• Frontend Frameworks:
  • Angular, React, or Blazor: Choose one and learn its architecture, components, routing, state management, etc.
• TypeScript: If using Angular or wanting to improve JavaScript with static types.
• AJAX & Fetch API: Communicating with backend services.

4. RESTful Services & API Development:

• Creating RESTful APIs: Best practices for structuring APIs.
• Versioning APIs: Techniques to evolve APIs while maintaining backward compatibility.
• Consuming APIs: Using tools like Postman and implementing calls from frontend apps.

5. Database Management:

• SQL Basics: Writing SQL queries, understanding joins, indexing, and transactions.
• NoSQL Databases: An introduction to MongoDB or similar databases.
• Database Design: Normalization and denormalization of data.

6. DevOps and Deployment:

• Version Control with Git: Basics of Git and GitHub for managing code repositories.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Docker: Containerization of applications.
• Hosting Options: Azure, AWS, Heroku, etc., for deploying applications.

7. Testing and Debugging:

• Unit Testing in .NET: Using Xunit or NUnit to write unit tests.
• Integration Testing: Testing interactions between the components.
• Debugging Techniques: Debugging tools and techniques in Visual Studio.

8. Security Best Practices:

• Understanding security vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF).
• Implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Data protection practices (HTTPS, data encryption).

9. Real Projects:

• Building Full-Stack Applications: Work on projects that integrate all technologies.
• Sample Projects:
  • Task management app.
  • E-commerce site.
  • Blogging platform.

10. Soft Skills and Collaboration:

• Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Basics of working in Agile environments.
• Team Collaboration: Effective communication and working in development teams.

Additional Resources:

• Documentation and Learning Platforms: Microsoft Learn, Pluralsight, Udemy, Coursera.
• GitHub Projects: Explore open-source projects to understand real-world applications and contribute.

Conclusion:

Full-stack development with .NET involves a rich set of skills and knowledge in front and backend technologies. By carefully working through these topics, you can build a solid foundation to become a proficient .NET full-stack developer.