C# .NET with MS SQL Complete Beginner to Master 2026 (Udemy.com)

I took this course about 2 years ago to learn how to use Dapper (I love SQL and wanted to incorporate it more into my APIs than Entity Framework allows) and .NET Core in general, and it was extremely helpful! I've returned to it now as I start a new personal project, and it has proved invaluable again for ensuring that I set up everything correctly. I tried numerous courses on APIs and this has by far been the best. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to master these technologies!

TLDR: Free courses on YouTube are better. This course is not for beginners, you need prior knowledge of OOP and SQL. He jumps between topics but never explains anything, also he covers the topics at a very basic level. For most of the course, the instructor typed and read out loud what he was typing. Barely explain, and most of the time show something and then say, "This is not in the scope of the course". Also, there is a lot of bad code practices. In the end, I followed the course twice (to give it a chance) and I didn't learned anything.

A decent course for learning how to navigate c#, sql, and build APIs. If the course had practice projects and went more in depth about the topics it could be considered a beginner to master course. As the course is, i'd say it's a beginner to intermediate course. The instructor does a good job showing how to build an api with a database from scratch. However, the course feels like a follow along and without any practice projects it requires making your own practice projects which can be overwhelming for beginners. It would also have been nice to have advanced sections for both entity framework and dapper since EF is used by many major corporations but there is only an advanced section for dapper. The course only focuses on using c# with sql and APIs. Having a section learning how to display the data we get back from our API on a website would also be very beneficial.

I enrolled in this course as part of a professional transition from traditional WinForms application development to modern web applications, as required by my workplace. I found the course immensely helpful. Dominic's thorough and clear explanations exceeded my expectations, providing deep insights into each topic. I anticipate returning to these videos frequently to continue my learning. Thank you, Dominic, for such a valuable resource!

I would definitely take another course from Dominic. His sense of explanation is superb. Very concise, however concise enough to get to the point. A+ teacher, because I believe he has a passion to teach and loves/enjoys computer programming. Hopefully, I can make him proud as to when I will become more competent in my programming skills. I consider myself a novice in computers, and somewhat a beginner student in computer programming. But I have a drive to learn new things, even at times its hard to find motivation to learn. Just keep trying and Im so glad to be learning from such a wonderful and enthusiastic instructor such as Dominic. Ps. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this course available for people who are looking to upskill themselves. I can say 1 thing: I thought database programming was a chore and tedious. But I learned from Dominic that it can be a valuable tool for any program application. So, my advice as a beginner programming learning the craft is to give it a chance. Even though i could only see myself as an Application Programming in the near future; i see the necessity of database programming. Stick through it and keep going. I hope some1 reads this some time; and is probably in the same boat as I was in (4/2024). I would like to say I thoroughly enjoyed learning every aspect of this course. I'm almost finished with the course. So i decided to give a review early for the instructor. Great job with this udemy course.

Originally wanted to give it a 4/5 (I have very strict standards). However Dominic (author) has added new content to clear up some of the fundamentals, particularly his videos on Dapper/EF Definitions and Async/Await. Previously, one of the major setbacks I had was that I didn't understand why things worked the way they did. He is as active as he says he is, on his Facebook group and has sufficiently answered my questions. To improve the course I suggest he keeps adding the knowledge videos (same as above) to cover more topics which other students may find difficult, particularly the Claims/Tokens/Auth bits in the API Section.

Really enjoyed the course. A lot of useful information that is applicable to real-world scenarios, and the instructor's teaching style is engaging, making the course fun to follow. The content has been kept up to date with the newer versions of .NET, too. The course might not be suitable for complete beginners to programming, but should be perfectly fine for someone who has experience writing code in a different language.

Thank you, Dominic, for creating this fantastic course! As a front-end developer who has been working with the .NET platform for a few years, this course helped me better understand how APIs and SQL Server work. The stored procedures taught in this course are in great detail, which is better than some .NET courses that only teach students Entity Framework. If Dominic could create a more advanced course teaching complex SQL queries as well as more knowledge about Azure CI/CD, Unit testing and Microservices, I would definitely enroll in it. Thanks again for your hard work!

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn C#, .NET Core and Visual Studio Code. Dominic Tripodi organized the course in a manner that was very easy to understand. Dominic is also quick to respond to questions that students may have. My style of study was that after each section, I rewatched again and typed in the code using Visual Studio 2022. I also took note and stored my notes under each section so I could go back to. Then I used what I learned from the course to work on a different project so I can retain the knowledge that I just learned. Dominic also has a section that introduces dapper framework if you are interested to learn. Practice makes perfect! This is indeed a best course so far in Udemy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Despite having some prior knowledge of C#, SQL, and Azure, I had never built an API before. The course impressed me with its impeccable structure and clear explanations. Dominic, the instructor, was not only welcoming but also eloquent in his delivery. If I may provide some suggestions for improvement - I believe it would be beneficial to incorporate more visualizations of concepts before diving into coding. For instance, introducing a slide with images illustrating the process (or pseudo code) before demonstrating the code. For example, with the construction and application of a JWT, it would have enhanced comprehension had I seen how it worked before coding it. Additionally, I would appreciate more challenges throughout the course. By explaining the desired outcome and encouraging us to find our own solutions, it would foster a more engaging learning experience. Often, I found myself attempting to anticipate the next steps, pausing the video, and attempting the task independently before referring back to the instructional content. Nonetheless, I must emphasize that this course was outstanding, and I am genuinely grateful for it. If you ever decide to publish a course on front-end development, I would unquestionably be eager to purchase it. Thank you, George