Building Web Applications with Blazor (BLZ101)

This course on web development with Blazor is designed to introduce you to the powerful capabilities of Blazor, a framework that enables you to build interactive, client-side web applications using .NET and C#. Whether you are a seasoned web developer or new to web development, this course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to create modern, dynamic web applications with Blazor.

The course begins with an introduction to Blazor, where you'll learn about its key features and the advantages of using Blazor for web app development. You'll also set up your development environment, ensuring that you have all the necessary tools to start building Blazor applications.

Next, you'll dive into building your first web app with Blazor. This module guides you through creating a new Blazor project, understanding its structure, and building and running your first Blazor web application. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for more complex projects later in the course.

One of the course highlights is the creation of a to-do list application, which will teach you how to design a user interface, implement CRUD operations, and style the application using Blazor. This project-based approach ensures that you can apply what you've learned in a practical, real-world scenario.

The course also covers interacting with data in Blazor web apps. You'll learn to work with Blazor components to design user interface elements, fetch and display data, and dynamically update the UI based on data changes. These skills are crucial for building responsive and data-driven applications.

Managing navigation in Blazor is another key focus of the course. You'll explore how to use the @page directive for request routing, configure routing with NavLink and NavMenu components, and add routing parameters to Blazor components. You'll also learn how to use layouts to reduce duplicate code and improve the overall navigation experience within your Blazor applications.

The course includes a comprehensive module on working with forms and validation in Blazor. You'll learn how to create forms, add event handlers, and validate user input using Blazor form components. Notably, this course teaches you how to perform client-side validation without the need for JavaScript, leveraging Blazor's built-in capabilities.

Building rich interactive components is essential for modern web applications, and this course shows you how to do just that with Blazor. You'll learn how to interoperate Blazor with JavaScript, use templated components, and handle component lifecycle events to create dynamic, responsive web applications.

Reusability is a key principle in software development, and this course teaches you how to create reusable components with Blazor. You'll learn to build, package, and share components across applications, following best practices for component reuse to ensure that your code is maintainable and scalable.

Finally, the course explores the development of simple games with Blazor, offering a fun and engaging way to apply your skills. You'll build games like a Simon Says memory game and a sliding puzzle game, enhancing them with Blazor's interactive capabilities.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of Blazor and the ability to build sophisticated web applications that are responsive, interactive, and maintainable. You'll be well-equipped to leverage Blazor's full potential in your future web development projects.