C# ASP.
NET Core Full-Stack Roadmap: From Beginner to Master in 2 Months
Overview
This 2-month roadmap will help you start from scratch and master C# ASP.NET Core
step-by-step, while also integrating frontend development using JavaScript, React,
and GitHub. The plan combines theory, hands-on practice, and projects to build your
skills and portfolio efficiently.
Weekly Study Plan
Each week consists of 30-35 hours per week split into:
- Theory Study: 10-12 hours.
- Practice/Problem Solving: 10-12 hours.
- Project Work: 8-10 hours.
- Frontend Integration (Weeks 7-8): 5-6 hours.
Week 1: C# Fundamentals Refresh
Topics to Study:
- Introduction to C#
- Variables, Data Types, and Operators
- Control Flow: Conditionals and Loops
- Methods and Functions
- Arrays and Collections
- Debugging Basics
Practice Problems:
- Solve basic problems on arrays, loops, and conditionals.
- Write small functions (e.g., calculate factorial, reverse a string).
- Resource: Use platforms like HackerRank, LeetCode (easy problems).
Mini Project:
- Build a Console Application that manages a to-do list (CRUD operations).
Week 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in C#
Topics to Study:
- Classes and Objects
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Encapsulation and Abstraction
- Interfaces and Abstract Classes
- Exception Handling
- File I/O Operations
Practice Problems:
- Create a class for a Bookstore (with properties and methods).
- Use inheritance to extend classes (e.g., Library -> Fiction, Non-fiction).
- Practice handling errors using try-catch blocks.
Mini Project:
- Expand the Console Application to include saving/loading tasks to a file.
Week 3: Introduction to ASP.NET Core
Topics to Study:
- Overview of Web Development and .NET Core
- Setting up ASP.NET Core Environment
- Understanding MVC Architecture
- Routing and Controllers
- Views and Razor Pages
Practice Problems:
- Create a basic ASP.NET Core MVC app that displays a list of products.
- Understand how to map URLs to Controllers.
Project:
- Build a simple website to display a product catalog with static data.
Week 4: Working with Data (Entity Framework Core)
Topics to Study:
- Introduction to Databases
- Setting up SQL Server and Entity Framework Core
- CRUD Operations with Entity Framework
- Migrations and Database Seeding
- LINQ Queries
Practice Problems:
- Perform CRUD operations using EF Core.
- Write LINQ queries to filter and sort data.
Project:
- Add a database to the product catalog app for dynamic product management.
Week 5: Building APIs with ASP.NET Core
Topics to Study:
- Introduction to RESTful APIs
- Creating API Controllers
- Consuming APIs with Postman
- Data Validation and Error Handling
- Dependency Injection
Practice Problems:
- Build APIs to perform CRUD operations on a database.
- Use Postman to test endpoints and handle errors.
Project:
- Develop a REST API for a Task Management system (similar to the to-do app).
Week 6: Advanced ASP.NET Core Features
Topics to Study:
- Authentication and Authorization (Identity)
- Middleware and Filters
- Caching and Performance Optimization
- Logging and Exception Handling
Practice Problems:
- Implement user authentication using ASP.NET Core Identity.
- Add middleware to log requests and responses.
Project:
- Add user login/logout functionality to your product catalog app.
Weeks 7-8: Frontend Development & Final Integration
Topics to Study:
- JavaScript Fundamentals:
- Variables, Functions, and DOM Manipulation
- Event Handling and Forms
- Fetch API and Promises
- React Basics:
- Setting up React Environment
- Components, Props, and State Management
- React Router for Single Page Applications (SPA)
- Bootstrap for UI Design:
- Responsive Grid System
- Forms, Modals, and Buttons
- GitHub Workflow:
- Version Control Basics (push, pull, commit)
- Working with Branches and Pull Requests
Practice Problems:
- Create interactive forms with JavaScript validation.
- Fetch data from APIs and display it dynamically in React components.
- Use GitHub to version control all your projects.
Projects:
1. Frontend for Task Management System:
- Use Bootstrap to create a responsive UI.
- Integrate your API endpoints with Fetch or Axios.
- Create reusable React components.
2. Job Board Application (Final Project):
- Build user-friendly UIs for viewing and managing job posts.
- Add interactivity with JavaScript (e.g., client-side validation, filtering job
listings).
- Use React for dynamic rendering and routing.
Portfolio Preparation:
- Polish all projects (backend and frontend).
- Deploy projects to Azure, GitHub Pages, or Netlify.
- Write README.md for each project with clean documentation.
- Add screenshots, live links, and code snippets.
Daily Breakdown (5-6 Hours per Day)
| Day | Hours | Activity |
|--------------|----------------|----------------------------------------|
| Monday | 5-6 hours | Study theory topics and coding exercises |
| Tuesday | 5-6 hours | Practice coding problems + mini-project |
| Wednesday | 5-6 hours | Study new topics + build project features |
| Thursday | 5-6 hours | Hands-on practice + integrate concepts |
| Friday | 5-6 hours | Frontend (JavaScript/React practice) |
| Saturday | 5-6 hours | Combine backend and frontend (project work) |
| Sunday | 5-6 hours | Review learnings + fix bugs in projects |
Resources to Use:
- Books:
- C# 10 and .NET 6 – Modern Cross-Platform Development (Mark J. Price).
- Pro ASP.NET Core MVC (Adam Freeman).
- JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan.
- Frontend Documentation:
- React Official Docs: https://react.dev
- Bootstrap Docs: https://getbootstrap.com
- Online Courses:
- C# & ASP.NET Core:
- Microsoft Learn, Udemy, Pluralsight.
- Frontend:
- FreeCodeCamp (JavaScript, React).
- Udemy: Modern JavaScript and React Courses.
- Practice Platforms:
- LeetCode, HackerRank, CodePen, JSFiddle.
- GitHub for version control and portfolio.
Outcome After 2 Months:
By the end of this roadmap, you will:
- Master C# and ASP.NET Core for backend development.
- Build responsive frontends using JavaScript, Bootstrap, and React.
- Confidently integrate backend APIs with a functional frontend.
- Deploy 2-3 polished full-stack projects on GitHub.
- Be well-prepared to apply for Junior Full-Stack Developer roles.
Stay consistent, focus on practical implementation, and refine your portfolio to
stand out!
