overview

Week of November 4th

.NET

Route 01. Csharp Certification

This option focuses entirely on mastering C# before diving into broader .NET concepts. The goal is for you to gain a strong command of the language and become comfortable with its infrastructure. By Week 10, you'll be able to apply what you’ve learned to a hands-on project.

To start, please register on both FreeCodeCamp and Microsoft Learn. You’ll access the learning modules via FreeCodeCamp links, which will track your progress and give you the opportunity to sit for a Microsoft Certification exam upon completion.

CSharp certification - 6 modules

The next course is not part of the certification, but it is a great short example of minimal API.

Create web apps and services with ASP.NET Core, minimal API, and .NET - 1hr 35min

Route 02. Blended C# and Infrastructure Approach

In this route, you'll combine learning C# with workshops focused on infrastructure essentials. This approach balances language fundamentals with practical infrastructure skills to give you a well-rounded foundation.

You can complete the first three C# lessons independently or through FreeCodeCamp. If you choose the FreeCodeCamp route, you’ll have the option to continue with the remaining lessons later and eventually take the Microsoft Certification exam.

Option 2.1

Write your first code using C# (Get started with C#, Part 1)

Create and run simple C# console applications (Get started with C#, Part 2)

Add logic to C# console applications (Get started with C#, Part 3)

Option 2.2

CSharp certification - 3 first modules on FreeCodeCamp

Common

Build .NET applications with C# - 3hr 14min

Create a web API with ASP.NET Core controllers - 41min

Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API - 2hr 18min

Create web apps and services with ASP.NET Core, minimal API, and .NET - 1hr 35min

PHP. 5-Day PHP Learning Plan

Setup Required

1. Install XAMPP: https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html

2. VSCode PHP Extension: PHP Intelephense

Day 1: PHP Basics

Main Resource: Laracasts - PHP for Beginners 2023

• Episodes 1-7

  • Variables and Basic PHP Syntax

  • PHP Configuration

  • Arrays and Functions

  • Page Links

Reference: W3Schools PHP

Practice Project: Build a Temperature Converter Tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/php/php_form_complete.asp

• Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa

• Form handling

• Basic calculations

• Simple styling

Day 2: Database & PDO

Main Resource: Laracasts Episodes 8-14

• Database Connections

• PDO Basics

• SQL Injection Prevention

• Basic Forms

Reference: PHP PDO Documentation

Practice Project: Build a Contact List Tutorial: https://www.tutorialrepublic.com/php-tutorial/php-mysql-crud-application.php

• Store names and phone numbers

• View all contacts

• Simple database operations

• Basic error handling

Day 3: Authentication

Main Resource: Laracasts Episodes 15-20

• Sessions

• Authentication

• Registration

• Form Validation

Reference: PHP Session Documentation

Practice Project: User Authentication System Tutorial: https://www.tutorialrepublic.com/php-tutorial/php-mysql-login-system.php

• Login form

• User registration

• Password hashing

• Session management

Day 4: Structure & Organization

Main Resource: Laracasts Episodes 21-25

• Refactoring

• Router Implementation

• Controllers

• API Basics

Reference: PHP Best Practices

Practice Project: Simple Note Taking App Tutorial: https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15434/simple-notes-app-using-php-and-mysql-source-code.html

• CRUD operations

• User-specific notes

• Basic organization

• Simple API endpoint

Day 5: Final Project - Task Management System

Build a complete task management system combining all concepts learned.

Tutorial Guide: https://codeshack.io/crud-application-php-pdo-mysql/

Project Requirements:

1. User System

   • Login/Register

   • Password hashing

   • Session handling

2. Task Features

   • Add/Edit/Delete tasks

   • Mark as complete

   • Due dates

   • Priority levels

3. Database

   • Users table

   • Tasks table

   • Basic relationships

Daily Schedule

• 2 hours: Watch Laracasts

• 1 hour: Code along with episodes

• 2 hours: Work on daily project

Getting Unstuck

1. Check Laracasts comments

2. PHP Manual: https://www.php.net/manual/en/

3. Stack Overflow

4. PHP Discord: https://discord.gg/php

Next Steps

1. Laravel Framework: https://laravel.com/docs/

2. More complex projects

3. PHP Security practices