Real-World Web Development with .NET 10: Build websites and services using mature and proven ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and Umbraco CMS

A hands-on guide to building modern websites and services with ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and Umbraco CMS, featuring practical patterns, real-world techniques, and proven workflows for .NET 10 developers.Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesMaster ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and OData to build robust web servicesGain hands-on experience with web testing, security, and containerization techniquesLearn how to implement Umbraco CMS for content management websitesBook DescriptionUsing .NET for web development is a powerful way to build professional-grade websites and services. But moving from a basic project to a full-scale, production-ready system takes more than just business logic and views—it requires a deep understanding of architecture, maintainability, and scalability. Real-World Web Development with .NET 10 bridges that gap, guiding developers who want to build robust, secure, and maintainable web solutions using battle-tested .NET technologies.You’ll start by designing structured websites using ASP.NET Core MVC, separating concerns, managing dependencies, and writing clean, testable code. From there, you’ll build RESTful services with Web API and use OData for rich, queryable endpoints. The book walks you through testing strategies and containerizing your applications. The final section introduces Umbraco CMS, showing you how to integrate content management into your site so end users can manage content independently.By the end of the book, you'll be ready to build controller-based websites and services that are scalable, secure, and ready for real-world use while mastering Umbraco’s flexible, content-driven solutions—skills that are increasingly in demand across organizations and industries.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnBuild web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC with well-structured, maintainable codeDevelop secure and scalable RESTful services using Web API and ODataImplement authentication and authorization for your applicationsTest and containerize your ASP .NET Core projects for smooth deploymentOptimize application performance using caching and other techniquesUse and implement Umbraco CMS effectivelyWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate .NET developers with a solid grasp of C# and .NET fundamentals. It is ideal for developers looking to expand their skills in building professional controller-based web applications.Table of ContentsIntroducing Real-World Web Development Using .NETBuilding Websites Using ASP.NET Core MVCModel Binding, Validation, and Data Using EF CoreBuilding and Localizing Web User InterfacesAuthentication and AuthorizationPerformance and Scalability Optimization Using CachingWeb User Interface Testing Using PlaywrightConfiguring and Containerizing ASP.NET Core ProjectsBuilding Services Using ASP.NET Core Web APIBuilding Clients for Web ServicesTesting and Debugging Web ServicesBuilding Web Services Using ASP.NET Core ODataBuilding Web Services Using FastEndpointsWeb Content Management Using Umbraco CMSCustomizing and Extending Umbraco CMSEpilogueAppendix A: Answers to the Test Your Knowledge QuestionsAppendix B: Setting Up Your Development Environment Read more