I'm familiar with programming concepts, especially OOP and backend development, and I'm looking for .NET courses specifically for backend developers. Are there any free options or paid courses that are really worth it? I found a course on Coursera called 'Back-End Development with .NET' by Microsoft. Is it a good choice?
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The Microsoft course on Coursera is a great starting point if you're looking for a structured approach. However, since you already know OOP and the basics of backend dev, you might find it a bit slow going at times.
I'd also suggest these resources:
* **Nick Chapsas** on YouTube – his .NET content is really clear and helpful.
* **Microsoft Learn** – this is completely free and official, so it’s definitely worth checking out.
* Some courses on **Udemy** are fantastic, particularly those that focus on projects using .NET Core Web API.
Coursera is good for the theory, but combining YouTube, documentation, and hands-on projects will really help you grow.
I'm doing Microsoft Learn as well, and it's nice. Just a heads up, the initial program structures are very basic with no class implementation until much later.
Check out 'From Zero to Hero: REST APIs in .NET' by Nick Chapsas; it's free for a month right now. I think it's a solid opportunity, especially if you're looking for a more hands-on experience.
Thank you, bro!
I saw that course too! It looks really beginner-friendly.
Really, thank you!