Free .NET Web API Course

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.NET Web API Zero to Hero Course

The Best .NET Web API Course for beginners—designed to help you master Web API development from scratch and build practical, production-ready APIs with .NET.

124 lessons
60+ hours
All Levels
Updated Dec 2025
Mukesh Murugan
Created by
Mukesh Murugan
4.9
12,500+ students
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What you'll learn

Clean Architecture & Domain-Driven Design patterns
JWT Authentication & Role-based Authorization
Entity Framework Core with advanced patterns
Docker containerization & CI/CD deployment
Caching, validation, and error handling best practices

Why Learn .NET Web API Development?

Career opportunities and industry demand

.NET Web API development is one of the most in-demand skills in the software industry. Companies like Microsoft, Stack Overflow, and thousands of enterprises rely on ASP.NET Core to power their backend services. Learning to build Web APIs with .NET opens doors to high-paying backend developer, full-stack developer, and cloud engineer positions. Whether you're building microservices, RESTful APIs, or enterprise applications, .NET provides the performance, security, and scalability that modern applications demand. This course teaches you production-ready patterns used by senior developers at top companies.

High demand: .NET developers earn $95K-$150K+ annually
Enterprise-ready: Used by Fortune 500 companies worldwide
Cloud-native: Seamless integration with Azure, AWS, and Docker
Performance: One of the fastest backend frameworks available

What You'll Build

Hands-on projects to build your portfolio

1

RESTful Product API

Build a complete CRUD API with proper HTTP status codes, validation, and error handling

2

Secure Authentication System

Implement JWT authentication with refresh tokens and role-based authorization

3

E-Commerce Backend

Create a scalable backend with Entity Framework Core, caching, and clean architecture

4

Dockerized Microservice

Containerize and deploy your API with Docker and CI/CD pipelines

Portfolio-ready projects — All projects follow industry best practices and can be showcased to employers

Prerequisites

What you should know before starting this course

  • Basic C# programming knowledge
  • Visual Studio 2022/2026 or VS Code installed
  • .NET SDK installed on your machine
  • Familiarity with HTTP and basic web concepts

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for

  • Beginners starting their .NET development journey
  • Developers transitioning from other languages to .NET
  • Backend developers wanting to master modern Web API patterns
  • Students and self-learners looking for structured .NET content
  • Professionals preparing for .NET developer interviews

Course Content

12 modules · 124 lessons

More content coming soon!

New lessons are added regularly

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the .NET Web API course

1 Is this .NET Web API course really free?

Yes, 100% free forever. All lessons, source code, and resources are available at no cost. No hidden fees, no premium tiers.

2 Do I need prior .NET experience to take this course?

Basic C# knowledge is helpful, but not required. The course starts from fundamentals and progressively builds to advanced topics. Complete beginners can follow along.

3 What version of .NET does this course cover?

The course is built with .NET 10 and covers the latest features and best practices. Code samples are updated to use modern C# syntax and patterns.

4 How long will it take to complete the course?

The course contains 60+ hours of content across 100+ lessons. Most students complete it in 4-8 weeks studying 2-3 hours daily, but you can go at your own pace.

5 Will I get a certificate after completing the course?

Currently, we don't offer certificates. However, the practical skills and portfolio projects you'll build are far more valuable to employers than certificates.

6 Is there source code available for the lessons?

Yes! Complete source code for all lessons is available on GitHub. You can clone the repository and follow along with each lesson.

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