1.

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

 C#: Deep understanding of the language, including advanced concepts like LINQ,
asynchronous programming (async/await), delegates, events, etc.
 ASP.NET Core: Expertise in building web applications using both MVC and Razor
Pages.
 .NET Framework & .NET Core: Solid understanding of both platforms, their
differences, and migration techniques.
 Entity Framework (EF Core): Proficiency in working with ORMs, especially Entity
Framework Core, for database interactions.
 Web API: Strong experience in creating RESTful services using ASP.NET Web API.
 Microservices: Experience in designing and developing microservices-based architecture
using .NET Core.
2. Frontend Technologies:
 JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3: Expertise in basic frontend technologies.
 Angular/React: Proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript framework or library to
handle the front end of applications.
 AJAX/JSON: Familiarity with AJAX for asynchronous web operations and JSON for
data exchange.
3. Databases:
 SQL Server/MySQL: Strong understanding of relational databases, SQL queries, stored
procedures, and optimization.
 NoSQL Databases (optional but beneficial): Familiarity with NoSQL databases like
MongoDB can be useful in certain project environments.
4. Cloud & DevOps:
 Azure/AWS: Experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure or AWS, including
app services, serverless computing, storage, and cloud databases.
 CI/CD Pipelines: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps,
Jenkins, GitLab, etc., for automated builds and deployments.
 Containerization & Orchestration: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for
containerized application development and orchestration.
5. Software Architecture & Design Patterns:
 SOLID Principles: Deep understanding of SOLID principles for writing maintainable,
scalable code.
  Design Patterns: Familiarity with common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory,
Repository) and their practical implementations.
 Microservices & Distributed Systems: Understanding of designing loosely coupled,
scalable systems with microservices architecture.
6. Version Control & Collaboration:
 Git: Strong proficiency in Git for source control management and collaboration within
teams.
 Agile & Scrum Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments,
collaborating using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
7. Testing & Debugging:
 Unit Testing: Proficiency in writing and running unit tests using frameworks like
MSTest, NUnit, or xUnit.
 Integration Testing: Knowledge of how to perform integration testing across multiple
systems/services.
 Debugging & Performance Tuning: Ability to identify and resolve performance
bottlenecks using profiling and monitoring tools like Visual Studio Profiler, Application
Insights, or similar.
8. Security Best Practices:
 Authentication & Authorization: Familiarity with implementing security mechanisms
such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT tokens, and securing APIs.
 OWASP Guidelines: Knowledge of web security threats like SQL injection, cross-site
scripting (XSS), etc., and how to protect applications against them.
9. Soft Skills:
 Problem-solving: Ability to think critically and solve complex issues in a timely manner.
 Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work effectively in teams and
across departments.
 Mentoring: The ability to mentor junior developers and guide them on best practices and
coding standards.
10. Optional/Bonus Skills:
 Blazor: Familiarity with Blazor for building interactive web UIs using C# instead of
JavaScript.
 GraphQL: Understanding of building APIs using GraphQL as an alternative to REST.
  Message Queues: Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus,
or Kafka for distributed systems.
PLAN:

Phase 1: Mastering C# and .NET Framework/Core (2-3 Weeks)

Week 1: Core C# Concepts
 Day 1-2: Object-Oriented Programming in C# (Encapsulation, Inheritance,
Polymorphism, Abstraction).
 Day 3: Collections, Generics, and Data Structures.
 Day 4: Delegates, Events, and Lambda Expressions.
 Day 5-6: LINQ – Queries and Transformations.
 Day 7: Exception Handling and Logging.
Week 2: Advanced C# Concepts
 Day 1-2: Asynchronous Programming (async/await).
 Day 3: Memory Management, Garbage Collection, and IDisposable pattern.
 Day 4-5: Reflection, Dynamic Programming, and Expression Trees.
 Day 6: Deep dive into SOLID principles and Design Patterns.
 Day 7: Coding challenges and practice problems (LeetCode, HackerRank).
Week 3: .NET Framework & .NET Core
 Day 1-2: Overview of .NET Framework and .NET Core differences.
 Day 3: Migrating projects from .NET Framework to .NET Core.
 Day 4-5: Dependency Injection in .NET Core.
 Day 6: Configuration, Middleware, and Hosting.
 Day 7: Practice building a simple project in .NET Core.

Phase 2: ASP.NET Core and Web API (2-3 Weeks)

Week 1: ASP.NET Core Basics
 Day 1-2: Understanding ASP.NET Core Project Structure.
 Day 3-4: Building MVC-based Applications.
  Day 5-6: Razor Pages vs MVC – Use cases and differences.
 Day 7: Implementing Forms, Model Binding, and Validation.
Week 2: Web API Development
 Day 1-2: Building RESTful Web APIs with ASP.NET Core.
 Day 3: HTTP Methods, Status Codes, and Versioning.
 Day 4: Working with JSON and XML Responses.
 Day 5: Secure Web APIs (OAuth, JWT).
 Day 6-7: API documentation using Swagger.
Week 3: Microservices Architecture
 Day 1-2: Microservices Basics and Architecture Principles.
 Day 3: Building Microservices using ASP.NET Core.
 Day 4: Communication between Microservices (HTTP, gRPC, Messaging).
 Day 5-6: API Gateways and Service Registry (Ocelot, Consul).
 Day 7: Hands-on project: Create a basic microservice-based application.

Phase 3: Entity Framework Core (EF Core) (1 Week)

 Day 1: Introduction to ORM and Entity Framework Core.
 Day 2: Setting up DB Context, Models, and Migrations.
 Day 3-4: Querying and Manipulating Data with LINQ.
 Day 5: Lazy Loading, Eager Loading, and Tracking Changes.
 Day 6: Performance Tuning in EF Core.
 Day 7: Practice project with EF Core and ASP.NET Core integration.

Phase 4: Frontend Technologies (Angular/React) (3 Weeks)

Week 1: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript Basics
 Day 1-2: HTML5 Structure, Forms, and Semantic Elements.
 Day 3: CSS3 Flexbox, Grid, and Responsive Design.
 Day 4-5: JavaScript Fundamentals (ES6 Features, DOM Manipulation).
  Day 6: AJAX and JSON.
 Day 7: Simple front-end project using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Week 2: Angular (or React) Basics
 Day 1-2: Setting up an Angular or React project.
 Day 3-4: Components, State, and Props (React) / Directives and Components (Angular).
 Day 5: Forms and Input Handling.
 Day 6: Routing and Navigation.
 Day 7: REST API integration with Angular/React.
Week 3: Advanced Angular (or React)
 Day 1-2: State Management (Redux or NgRx).
 Day 3: Component Lifecycle and Hooks (React) / Lifecycle Methods (Angular).
 Day 4: Error Boundaries and Handling (React) / Error Handling (Angular).
 Day 5-6: Advanced Component Styling (CSS-in-JS, Styled Components, SASS).
 Day 7: Project – Full-stack app with .NET Core backend and Angular/React frontend.

Phase 5: Final Project and Interview Preparation (2 Weeks)

 Week 1: Build a full-stack project using ASP.NET Core (Backend) and Angular/React
(Frontend), implementing:
o C# and .NET Core concepts.
o Entity Framework Core.
o Web API with proper authentication (JWT/OAuth).
o Frontend design and integration using Angular/React.
o Microservices architecture (if time permits).
 Week 2: Focus on interview preparation:
o Day 1-3: Practice coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, Codewars.
o Day 4-5: Revise design patterns, SOLID principles, and ASP.NET Core
architecture.
o Day 6-7: Mock interviews and review common .NET interview questions.
Additional Resources:
 Books:
o "Pro ASP.NET Core MVC" by Adam Freeman.
o "C# in Depth" by Jon Skeet.