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The Ultimate Guide for SignalR in ASP.NET Core

Delve into real-time web development with SignalR in ASP.NET Core. Gain insights into building interactive applications, configuring SignalR clients, ensuring security, and scaling with Azure SignalR Service.

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Dive into the world of real-time web development with SignalR in ASP.NET Core through this comprehensive guide. This course will equip you with all the necessary skills to develop interactive applications capable of real-time communication without excessive calls. You'll start by getting to know what SignalR is and how to get it ready for use. Next, you'll learn about different kinds of SignalR clients, like JavaScript, Blazor, WebAssembly, .Net, Java, and even raw WebSocket clients. You'll also learn to send messages, use streaming, and keep your applications safe. Plus, you'll get the low-down on scaling your applications both on-site and in the cloud, especially using Azure SignalR Service. By the time you finish this course, you'll know your way around building real-time applications using SignalR. You'll be able to set up different SignalR clients, protect your applications, and make them bigger or smaller as needed. These handy skills will boost your standing as a web developer.

Dive into the world of real-time web development with SignalR in ASP.NET Core through this comprehensive guide. This course will...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of the application of SignalR in creating interactive web applications

The ability to set up and manage a variety of SignalR clients

The skills to enforce secure communication protocols using SignalR

Working knowledge of scaling SignalR hubs in diverse environments

Proficiency in fine-tuning SignalR communication for optimal performance

An understanding of the application of SignalR in creating interactive web applications

Content

80 Lessons9 Quizzes

Introduction

2 Lessons

Get familiar with SignalR in ASP.NET Core, setup, clients, messaging, security, and scaling.

Course Overview

Course Structure

Introduction to SignalR

2 Lessons

Look at real-time communication in ASP.NET Core made simple with SignalR.

Overview

What Makes SignalR So Great

Setting up Your Project

6 Lessons

Go hands-on with setting up a SignalR project, creating Hubs, and ensuring strong typing.

Introduction

Getting Started with SignalR

Setting up SignalR Hub

Making SignalR Hub Strongly Typed

Summary

Quiz: Setting up Your Project

In-browser SignalR Clients

8 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of setting up in-browser SignalR clients with JavaScript and Blazor.

Introduction

Setting up the JavaScript client

Launching the JavaScript Client

Setting up the Blazor WebAssembly Client

Hosting a Blazor Application

Launching the Blazor Client

Summary

Quiz: In-browser SignalR Clients

External SignalR Clients

9 Lessons

Dig deeper into setting up and launching external SignalR clients for .NET, Java, and WebSockets.

Introduction

Setting up the .Net Client

Launching the .NET Client

Setting up the Java Client

Launching the Java SignalR Client

Setting up a Raw WebSocket Client

Launching the WebSocket Client

Summary

Quiz: External SignalR Clients

Sending Messages to Individual Clients or Groups of Clients

8 Lessons

Focus on customizing SignalR messaging for individuals or groups, enhancing interaction and efficiency.

Introduction

Broadcasting Messages to All Clients

Sending Messages to Specific Clients

Sending Messages to Other Clients

Seeing Individual Client Messages in Action

Working with Client Groups

Summary

Quiz: Sending Messages to Individual Clients or Groups

Streaming in SignalR

8 Lessons

Master the steps to perform efficient, bi-directional streaming with SignalR in ASP.NET Core.

Introduction

What is Streaming Used For?

Client Streaming in SignalR

Testing Client Streaming Functionality

Server Streaming in SignalR

Testing Server Streaming Functionality

Summary

Quiz: Streaming in SignalR

Advanced SignalR Configuration

10 Lessons

Learn how to use advanced SignalR configurations to optimize performance, security, and data handling.

Introduction

Configuring SignalR Server

Message Protocol Configuration

HTTP Transport Configuration

Configuring SignalR Client

Configuring .Net Client

Configuring Java Client

Introducing MessagePack Protocol

Summary

Quiz: Advanced SignalR Configuration

Securing your SignalR Applications

9 Lessons

Unpack the core of securing SignalR applications with CORS, SSO, authentication, and authorization.

Introduction

What Is CORS and Why Is It Important?

Setting up Single Sign-on Provider (Part I)

Configuring the SSO Application

Applying Authentication in SignalR

Client Authentication

Client Authorization

Summary

Quiz: Securing Your SignalR Applications

10.

Scaling Out SignalR Application

8 Lessons

Work your way through scaling SignalR apps with Redis backplane and injectable IHubContext.

Introduction

Setting up Redis Backplane

Setting SignalR Hubs

Preparing to Run Multiple Hub Instances via Redis Backplane (II)

Launching Distributed SignalR Hub

Using HubContext to Send Messages from Outside SignalR Hub

Summary

Quiz: Scaling Out SignalR Application

11.

Introduction to Azure SignalR Service

6 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Azure SignalR Service for scaling SignalR Hubs and enhancing real-time communication.

Introduction

Steps to Set Up Azure SignalR Service

Adding Azure SignalR Service Dependencies

Introduction to Azure SignalR Service REST API

Summary

Quiz: Introducing Azure SignalR Service

12.

Appendix

4 Lessons

Dig deeper into setting up .NET SDK, SignalR library with NPM, and Maven project templates.

Setting up .Net 6 SDK and Code Editor

Setting up on Windows Environment

Adding SignalR Library via NPM

Generating a Project Template with Maven

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Fiodar Sazanavets

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