.NET Core Microservices with MVC Practice Exam

.NET Core Microservices with MVC Practice Exam

About the .NET Core Microservices with MVC Exam

NET Core Microservices with MVC leverage the flexibility and scalability of microservices architecture by breaking down applications into small, independent services. Each service uses the .NET Core framework and employs the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern for internal organization and structure. This approach allows for agile development, improved scalability, and enhanced resilience, making it suitable for modern, cloud-native applications.

Skills Required

Key skills required for .NET Core Microservices with MVC exam are - 

• Strong C# and .NET Core knowledge, ASP.NET Core Web API.
• Architecture principles, communication protocols, service discovery.
• Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platform familiarity.
• Testing, debugging, security, DevOps, communication.

Knowledge Area

.NET Core Microservices with MVC encompasses a deep understanding of the .NET Core framework, its core principles, and best practices for building and deploying microservices. This includes:

• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core Web API, leveraging dependency injection, and applying design patterns like CQRS and Event Sourcing. 
• A strong grasp of microservices architecture principles, including service discovery, communication protocols (REST, gRPC), data management strategies (e.g., distributed databases, message queues), and service orchestration techniques, is essential.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud-native development concepts, is crucial for successfully implementing and managing .NET Core Microservices in modern, distributed environments.

Who should take the Exam?

The audience for .NET Core Microservices with MVC can be quite broad, encompassing professionals with varying levels of experience and roles within software development teams. This includes:

• Experienced .NET developers looking to expand their skills into a microservices architecture.
• Developers interested in building modern, cloud-native applications using .NET Core.
• Those seeking to improve their skills in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and resilient systems.
• Architects involved in designing and implementing microservices-based solutions.
• Professionals responsible for evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies for microservices development.
• Engineers involved in the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of microservices applications.
• Professionals responsible for setting up CI/CD pipelines and managing containerized environments.
• Leads who need to guide and mentor teams working on .NET Core microservices projects.
• Administrators who need to understand the underlying infrastructure and deployment requirements of microservices applications.
• Computer science and software engineering students interested in learning about modern software development practices and cloud-native technologies.

Course Outline

The .NET Core Microservices with MVC Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1. Introduction

● Understanding Microservices

● Course Overview

● Prerequisites

● Overview of Microservices Architecture

● Project Architecture Details

● Tools and Resources Required

● Overview of the Project to Be Built

Domain 2. Basic Setup for Product API

● Introduction to Product API

● Updates in .NET 6

● Handling Nullable Changes in .NET 6

● Creating the Project

● Setting Up Product API Project

● Installing Required NuGet Packages

● Configuring DbContext for Product API

● Creating Database Tables for Product Data

Domain 3. Advanced Setup for Product API

● Defining DTOs in Product API

● Designing Product Repository Interface

● Configuring AutoMapper in Product API

● Implementing Product Repository (Parts 1 & 2)

● Developing HTTP GET, POST, PUT, DELETE Endpoints

● Seeding Product Data in the API

● Using Azure Storage Explorer for Image Management

Domain 4. Product CRUD Operations

● Implementing Get All Action in Product Controller

● Debugging API Calls

● Displaying All Products

● Creating, Updating, and Deleting Products

Domain 5. IdentityServer Integration

● Understanding OAuth2 and OpenID Connect

● Introduction to IdentityServer

● Setting Up Duende IdentityServer v6

● Integrating QuickStart in IdentityServer Service

● Installing Necessary NuGet Packages

● Configuring DbContext for IdentityServer

● Setting Up API Scope, Resources, and Clients

● Running IdentityServer and Seeding Users

● Securing Product API with IdentityServer

Domain 6. Home and Details Implementation

● Creating Index Action Method

● Building Index View and Home Controller

● Developing Details Get Action Method and View

Domain 7. Shopping Cart API Service

● Creating the Shopping Cart API

● Adding Necessary NuGet Packages

● Configuring Startup Class for Shopping Cart

● Defining Entity Models and DTOs for Shopping Cart

● Setting Up Mapping Configuration

● Implementing Repository Methods for Adding, Updating, Getting, and Removing Items

Domain 8. Consuming Shopping Cart API Service

● Creating Models for Shopping Cart API

● Defining and Configuring Cart Service Interface

● Developing Details Post Action Method

● Demonstrating Adding Items to the Cart

Domain 9. Shopping Cart UI Development

● Adding Cart Controller and Methods

● Debugging API Calls

● Designing Shopping Cart UI

● Implementing Item Removal Functionality

Domain 10. Coupon API Service

● Creating the Coupon Project and Adding NuGet Packages

● Developing Models, DTOs, Repository, and Controller

Domain 11. Integrating Coupon API

● Configuring Shopping Cart API with New Methods

● Implementing Logic for Applying/Removing Coupons

● Updating Cart Controller and Service

● Demonstrating Coupon Integration and Checkout UI

Domain 12. Checkout Functionality

● Displaying Checkout Messages

● Implementing Checkout Method in Cart Service

● Creating Checkout Post Action

● Discussing Async vs Sync Communication

Domain 13. Azure Service Bus Integration

● Overview of Azure Service Bus

● Setting Up Topics and Subscriptions

● Implementing Message Bus Sender and Sending Messages

● Upgrading to Azure Messaging Service

Domain 14. Order API Implementation

● Creating the Project

● Adding Models and Configuring Startup File

● Implementing Order Repository and DbContext

● Processing Checkout Messages and Creating Order Details

Domain 15. Synchronous Microservice Communication

● Creating Coupon Repository Interface and Implementation

● Configuring StartUp File for Coupon Repository

● Demonstrating Synchronous Communication Scenarios

Domain 16. Payment Integration

● Setting Up Payment Processor Library

● Implementing Payment Flow and Status Models

● Publishing and Consuming Payment Messages

● Demonstrating Payment Processing

Domain 17. Queue Implementation

● Forwarding Messages Using Queue

● Adding Email Microservice

● Setting Up Email Service Project

● Using Azure Consumer Bus for Email Service

Domain 18. Ocelot API Gateway

● Introduction to Ocelot

● Setting Up Ocelot Gateway for Products API

● Configuring Ocelot for Other Endpoints

Domain 19. RabbitMQ Integration

● Overview of RabbitMQ and Exchange Types

● Installing RabbitMQ and Adding NuGet Packages

● Sending and Consuming Messages Using RabbitMQ