Advance your career by mastering key .NET tools and skills, including debugging, source code management, testing, cloud native development, multitasking, and more

Key FeaturesCoverage of key .NET tools and skills, including refactoring, source code management, debugging, and morePractical guidance on using code editors effectively and implementing good practicesExplore cutting-edge techniques like cloud native development with Aspire and containerizationFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen readerBook Description.NET is more powerful-and more complex-than ever. As the ecosystem evolves, so do the expectations from developers. Mastering the tools and patterns of professional .NET development can be the difference between simply shipping code and delivering resilient, scalable software. Tools and Skills for .NET 10 is a practical guide to leveling up in today's .NET world, offering both hard technical skills and career strategies to help you thrive.

Inside, you ll learn how to manage codebases with Git and implement debugging and memory analysis techniques that save hours of guesswork. The book also covers best practices for writing and maintaining documentation for your code, services, and APIs, which is crucial for team collaboration. You ll explore cryptography for securing data and concurrency for building responsive apps. Further chapters explore dependency injection, testing for performance and reliability, and packaging your apps in Docker containers.

By the end of this book, you ll be equipped not only with technical skills but also with the confidence to apply them in real environments. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, switching jobs, or preparing for technical interviews, you'll have the skills and the language to present yourself as a capable, well-rounded .NET developer ready for anything the industry throws at you.

What you will learn

Make the most of code editor tools for efficient development

Explore advanced debugging techniques and troubleshooting strategies

Understand how to protect data and applications using cryptography

Build responsive, high-performance projects using multitasking and concurrency

Discover how to master dependency injection

Optimize performance through benchmarking and testing

Delve into cloud-native development using Aspire

Advance your career with advice on job readiness and interviews

Who this book is for

This book is for .NET professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, as well as aspiring developers aiming to advance their careers in the field. This book caters to individuals eager to master essential .NET tools, refine their development practices, explore advanced techniques and cutting-edge tools, and prepare themselves for job opportunities and interviews in the competitive landscape of .NET development.