The Complete .
NET / C# Developer’s Roadmap
1. Start with the Basics: Computer Science & Programming
Fundamentals
● Goal: Understand how computers and the internet work.
● Recommended Topics:
○ How computers process data (binary, 0s, and 1s).
○ Introduction to the web: HTTP, servers, and browsers.
2. Learn C# Fundamentals
● Goal: Master C#, starting with the syntax and core concepts.
● Key Concepts:
○ Syntax basics (variables, loops, methods).
○ Object-oriented programming (OOP): classes, inheritance, interfaces.
○ Advanced topics (once comfortable with basics):
■ LINQ
■ Generics
■ File I/O
● Action Item: Grab C# Unlocked for a deeper dive into the language.
3. Master Data Structures & Algorithms
● Goal: Enhance problem-solving skills and efficiency.
● Key Concepts:
○ Algorithms: Step-by-step instructions for solving problems.
○ Data Structures: Arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, and hash tables.
● Resources: Practice coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode or
HackerRank.
4. Understand Front-End Development
● Goal: Build visually appealing and interactive web pages.
● What to Learn:
○ HTML: Structure of a web page.
○ CSS: Styling web pages.
○ JavaScript: Adding interactivity.
○ Optional: Learn Bootstrap for responsive design.
● Frontend Frameworks (Optional at the Beginning): While popular JavaScript
frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue are common in web development, as
a .NET developer, you can use Blazor. Blazor provides a component-based
structure similar to these JavaScript frameworks but allows you to write
front-end code in C#. This is a key advantage, as it keeps your skill set focused
on the .NET ecosystem.
● Pro Tip: Even though learning JavaScript is not essential at first, having a
foundational understanding can be beneficial for troubleshooting or if you
decide to implement JavaScript frameworks in the future.
5. Back-End Development with .NET
● Goal: Learn to build web applications, APIs, and more.
● Framework Options:
○ ASP.NET Core: This is the most popular framework for building web
applications! Depending on how you want to render the UI in your web
app, you can choose from MVC applications, Razor Pages, Blazor or
even a hybrid approach. With ASP.NET Core, you can also build:
■ Web APIs
■ Remote Procedure Call (RPC) applications
■ Real-time applications
○ Windows Forms/WPF: For desktop applications.
○ .NET MAUI: For cross-platform mobile and desktop applications.
● Pro Tip: Focus only on the framework relevant to your goal.
6. Work with Databases
● Goal: Learn to store and manipulate data in your applications.
● What to Learn:
○ Entity Framework (EF): For object-relational mapping in .NET.
○ SQL: For querying and managing databases.
● Tip: Start with simple CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
7. Version Control with Git
● Goal: Manage and collaborate on code efficiently.
● What to Learn:
○ Basic Git commands (commit, push, pull, branch).
○ Using GitHub for collaboration and version control.
8. Learn Application Security & Testing
● Goal: Secure and test your applications for reliability.
● Focus Areas:
○ Authentication and authorization in .NET.
○ Testing strategies (unit tests, integration tests).
