Code 401: ASP.NET Core Prework

Pre-work assignments for Code Fellows Code 401: Advanced Software Development with ASP.NET Core MVC

Required Prework

OS:

1. Windows 10 64 bit
2. If you are not on a Window's machine, you will need to dual-boot or have a Windows Virtual Machine. download Windows 10 here

Computer setup:

1. Install .Net Core SDK and Visual Studio 2017 Community with these Installation Instructions
   • Required Visual Studio packages
     • .Net Desktop Development
     • ASP.NET and Web Development
     • Data Storage and Processing
     • .NET Core cross-platform development (located at the bottom)
2. Setup version control:
   1. Verify you have the latest version of Git installed
   2. Setup an account on GitHub with a recent profile picture
   3. Add the GitHub extension to Visual Studio
3. Download and install the Slack desktop app

Readings:

1. Pages 1-10, 17-19 in The State of C# document
2. .Net Core Guide

Optional Prework

Tutorials

1. Microsoft Virtual Academy C# Fundamentals videos 1-12 (with assessments)
2. Need a refresher on git? UDemy Git Tutorial

Readings

1. Be familiar with the git workflow in Visual Studio