Programming in C# with Visual Studio 2022 Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) equips participants with the essential skills needed to leverage the capabilities of C# 6.0 within the Visual Studio 2015/2017 environment for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and utilize the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) in Visual Studio 2015/2017.
• Implement basic C# functionalities such as Console.WriteLine, Console.ReadLine, and Hello C# World!.
• Understand the process of compiling and debugging C# code.
• Apply comments in C# for code documentation and readability.
• Explore the fundamentals of .NET 6.0, including CLR, GC, DLL, EXE, and technologies within .NET.
• Review the history of C# from version 1.0 to 6.0 and grasp C# fundamentals such as keywords, literals, operators, and statements.
• Work with numeric and boolean types, classes, objects, fields, properties, indexers, operators, methods, and more in C# 6.0.
• Explore .NET Class Library features, including collections, file handling, data streams, communication between systems, dates, serialization, and parallel programming.
• Access and manipulate data using ADO.NET, LINQ, ORM (Entity Framework), and data in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Review applications that can be developed in C# and .NET Framework 6, such as Windows Presentation Foundation, ASP.NET MVC 2, and Silverlight.

Objectives

This C# course will enable participants to develop applications in the C# programming language. Participants will be able to program using the principles of object orientation. The course will also cover how to use the Visual Studio development environment to produce robust and maintainable applications, aligning with best practices for government.

Audience

This course is intended for the following types of software developers:

• New developers
• Developers who understand computer programming but may have learned programming by using a non-graphical language in an academic setting

These developers are looking to build solutions using C# within the Microsoft .NET Framework. They also aim to employ object-oriented techniques to enhance their development skills, ensuring they meet the standards required for government workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire introduces advanced features of C# and examines its usage as both a desktop application programming language and a web programming language for solving real-world problems for government. Programming techniques and principles are demonstrated and practiced through in-class, hands-on exercises and walk-throughs.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at experienced automation test engineers who wish to learn advanced C# programming concepts for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced C# programming concepts and best practices for government.
• Apply advanced object-oriented programming principles to create efficient and flexible automation solutions for government.
• Design and develop modular and reusable automation frameworks using industry best practices, tailored for government workflows.

Participants will be introduced to the .NET framework and will learn to develop web applications using C# 4.0. Upon completion of this course, participants should be familiar with the framework, experienced in developing basic web applications, and proficient in database access using LINQ. Applications will be created using Object-Oriented programming techniques.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Use Visual Studio 2010 effectively for government
• Master C# 4.0
• Create commercial ASP.NET Web Applications
• Understand Object-Oriented Programming, Classes, and Objects
• Debug applications efficiently
• Develop user interfaces using Master Pages, Site Navigation, and Themes
• Utilize ADO.NET and LINQ to read from and write to databases
• Develop rich internet applications using ASP.NET AJAX
• Create and call WCF services

This intermediate-level C# programming course is designed to equip participants with advanced skills and best practices necessary to build robust, scalable, and maintainable applications using the C# programming language. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants will explore advanced topics such as SOLID principles, layered application development, LINQ usage, memory management, parallel programming, and more.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Possess advanced knowledge and skills in C# programming, enabling them to address complex development challenges with confidence.
• Understand and apply SOLID principles and clean code practices to write maintainable and scalable codebases for government applications.
• Be proficient in developing layered applications with clear separation of concerns, enhancing code organization and maintainability.
• Master LINQ usage for efficient data querying and manipulation.
• Acquire expertise in managing resources and memory effectively to optimize application performance.
• Gain insights into UI design principles and best practices for creating user-friendly interfaces.
• Develop proficiency in parallel programming concepts, enabling them to write efficient, high-performance code.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire is designed for anyone interested in learning C# for the purpose of automation testing. It is a streamlined, intensive course with numerous hands-on exercises aimed at quickly equipping participants with the essential programming skills needed to apply in software automation testing for government. The focus is on the C# fundamentals that can be directly and immediately applied to test automation.

This course does not cover in-depth test automation frameworks such as Selenium. If you are already versed in C# and wish to get straight into testing with Selenium, please check out: Selenium WebDriver in C#: Introduction to web testing automation in C# for government.

Target Group:

Technical Team Leader, Software Developer

Learning Objective:

The purpose of this training is to equip participants with the skills necessary to design advanced development and project structures in C#. During the course, students will become familiar with MSDN resources and tools that support the development process, such as Microsoft Visual Studio and ReSharper. This training is designed to enhance technical capabilities for government professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the complex demands of public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at web developers who wish to use Blazor to create full stack C# web applications for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop web applications using C# and Blazor for government purposes.
• Leverage C# code to interact with JavaScript APIs and libraries in a secure manner.
• Execute client-side C# code and client logic directly within a browser or server, ensuring compliance with public sector standards.
• Deploy Blazor web applications on Azure, aligning with federal IT infrastructure requirements.

Target Group:

Technical Team Leader, Software Developer

Learning Objective:

The purpose of this training is to equip participants with the skills necessary to develop business internet applications using ASP.NET MVC 4 technology and the C# language. During the course, students will become familiar with MSDN resources and tools that support the development process, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, ensuring they are well-prepared for government projects.

This course is designed for government professionals who wish to learn programming using C# and gain a foundational understanding of the .NET platform. Throughout the training, participants will explore how C# is structured, how to configure their development environment for writing basic programs, and how to utilize standard libraries effectively for government applications.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at software developers who wish to develop desktop client applications for government using WPF and C#. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Learn and understand how to use the MSDN resources and tools. - Support the development process in Microsoft Visual Studio. - Develop business desktop applications using WPF technology and C# language for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for government developers and testers who wish to perform test automation using C# and Selenium.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Selenium WebDriver for government use.
• Write tests using Selenium, C#, and Nunit within the Visual Studio IDE for government applications.
• Execute C# Selenium test automation in a government environment.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for government participants and introduces them to automated testing with Selenium WebDriver and C# in Visual Studio. If you do not have C# programming experience or wish to refresh your skills, please consider the course: C# for Automation Test Engineers for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire covers the fundamentals of game development with Unity while guiding participants step-by-step through the creation of their own game. The training is designed to align with public sector workflows and governance standards for government professionals seeking to enhance their skills in this domain.