SQL Database Management with Dapper in ASP.NET Core

Building modern web applications requires a fast, reliable, and straightforward way to communicate with your database. While heavy Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) can introduce complexity and performance overhead, Dapper offers a lightweight, high-performance alternative that gives you full control over your SQL queries. This course provides a clear, text-based path to mastering database management and data access in the .NET ecosystem. You will start by learning foundational database concepts, SQL Server configuration, and relational design principles. From there, you will transition to writing clean SQL queries, managing stored procedures, and mapping data efficiently using Dapper inside ASP.NET Core web APIs. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently build and maintain high-performance database-driven applications. What you will learn: - Understand the core architecture of SQL Server databases and relational data models - Configure secure and optimized database connection strings in ASP.NET Core - Write and execute raw SQL queries, parameterized commands, and stored procedures using Dapper - Map complex database relationships and nested objects to C# classes - Apply modern asynchronous programming patterns using async/await for non-blocking database operations - Manage database schema migrations and version control safely This course begins with essential database definitions and connection setups before guiding you through practical, real-world data access scenarios. You will study structured code snippets and complete written exercises designed to reinforce best practices in query optimization and application security. This course is designed for beginner backend developers, ASP.NET Core learners, and software engineers who want a fast and lightweight alternative to bulky ORMs. No previous database administration experience is required, though a basic familiarity with C# is helpful. Start reading today to build faster, cleaner, and more efficient database integrations in your .NET applications.