Real-Time Web Application Development (eBook)

Rami Vemula is a technology consultant who has more than 7 years of experience is delivering reliable and scalable Web and Cloud solutions using  Microsoft Technologies and platforms, which includes ASP.Net MVC/Web API, .NET Core, ASP.Net Core, JQuery, C#, Entity Framework, SQL Server and Azure. Although web technologies are his primary area of focus, he also worked on other projects like Big Data Analytics using HDInsight, Universal Windows Platform Apps to name a few. He is a Microsoft Certified ASP.Net and Azure Developer. He was a Microsoft ASP.Net MVP from 2011 to 2014 and an active trainer. In his free time, he enjoys exploring different technical questions at StackOverflow and forums.asp.net, and then contributes with prospective solutions through custom written code snippets. 

1. Designing a Real World Web ApplicationThe chapter introduces the content of the book to the readers. It will showcase the tools the readers will encounter through the book and also inform the readers on what to expect with the upcoming chaptersOverview of Present day application development strategiesIntroduction to Automobile Service Centre ApplicationScope of WorkTechnologies to be UsedLogical ArchitecturePhysical ArchitectureSoftware Prerequisites2. Introduction to .Net CoreThis chapter will introduce .Net Core, highlighting its advantages and importance in web development. Readers will also setup/configure their application.What is .NET CoreHistory of .NET CoreAdvantages of .NET Core over its contemporariesRoadmap of .NET CoreCreate Automobile Service Centre ApplicationSetup Application ConfigurationDependency Injection in ASP.Net Core Application3. Overview of Azure StorageThis chapter will take the readers through the concepts of Azure storage and provide you with the important functions of Azure with reference to the real world web applications.Introduction to Azure StorageTypes of Storage offerings and their relevanceGetting started with Azure SDK and Storage EmulatorAzure Table Storage Repository PatternSample CRUD OperationsAuditing Data through Snapshots4. Design a Materialize CSS ThemeThis chapter will teach the readers how to use Materialize CSS to adapt responsive design to your web applications.Responsive Design and New ApproachesAbout Materialize CSSUsing Materialize CSS in Automobile Service Centre Application5. Test Driven Approach using XUnit.NetThis chapter will teach the readers how to test their web applications with XUnit.NetWhat is XUnit.NetGetting started with XUnit.NetPrepare Application with MOQ and FakesWrite sample unit test cases6. Securing Application with OAuth 2.0 protocolHere the readers will learn how to secure their applications with the OAuth 2.0 protocol. Readers will also have an overview of managing Master Data.External Provider authentication using Gmail, Facebook and TwitterCreate Local AccountManaging Master Data7. Master Data Management using Azure Table StorageMaster data management will be covered in detail here. Readers will learn how to use Azure table storage to manage master dataCreating Master Data Azure TablesEnable In-Memory Caching8. Logging and Exception HandlingCreate a Logging framework and FilterImplement Global Exception Handling 9. Navigation using View componentsThis chapter will take the readers through designing navigation map for users with View componentsIntroduction to View ComponentsXML Driven Navigation MenuEnable Role based Access10. Forms and ValidationsCreate Dashboard View for User and AdminCreate a Service Request Service Request Details Service Request Completion FormCustom Validations using Data AnnotationsAdding Localization Support11. Real Time Communication using SignalRThis chapter will cover SignalR and its real time communication capabilities with your applicationIntroduction to SignalREnable Two Way Communication between Customer and Service Centre AdminLive notifications on Service Updates and PromotionsSMS and Email Notifications12. Code Version Control using GitHub PlatformVersion Control using GitHubBasics of GitHub Command lineManaging Automobile Service Centre Application13. Configure Continuous Build with Travis CI This chapter will make use of Travis CI for continuous build management of your application.Introduction to Travis CIContinuous Build of Automobile Service Centre Application14. Creating a Docker ImageThis chapter will give the readers an overview of Docker and teach you how to deploy your application.What is Docker and Docker HubDocker Installation and PrerequisitesCreating a Docker FileDeploying Automobile Service Centre Application using Docker15. Continuous Deployment to Azure Linux Virtual Machines using Docker Cloud16. Completing the ApplicationThis chapters will take a look back at the goals we have achieved throughout the book and provide the readers will helpful exercises to help them with their applications.Overview of End to End Application DevelopmentRecommended ExercisesConclusion