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Build a Wishlist Application with ASP.NET Core

What you'll learn

Begin creating an ASP.NET Core WishList Application is designed to allow a user to create their own wishlist. This application is designed using the Model View Controller design pattern.

Table of contents

Setup
15m
  • Set up your local environment for projects. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, including how to install and configure your environment to be able to complete all of the tasks.
Add Middleware/Configuration to Startup.cs
15m
  • Configure application to use MVC Framework as well as developer exception pages and error handler. Creating a view and controller to allow the user to access a home page and error page.
Create Home Views and the HomeController
30m
  • Create the Home Views and the HomeController to provide the user with a home page (Index) and an Error page.
Create Item Model With EntityFramework Support
30m
  • Create our Item model as well as add and configure EntityFramework to store Items in an in-memory database.
Create Item Views
30m
  • Create Item's Index and Create views.
Create The ItemController
30m
  • Create the ItemController with actions to present the Index and Create views, as well as actions to Create and Delete Item's from the wishlist.

About the author

Eric is a software developer who is passionate about always learning and improving. When he's not writing code, you'll find him playing computer games, guitar, disc golf, or learning something new. He also takes time to speak at conferences, local user groups, and elementary and middle schools to promote education and self-improvement.

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