Build Real-World Web APIs and AI-Powered Applications with ASP.NET Core
Whether you're a complete beginner or coming from another language, ASP.NET Core with AI is the hands-on guide you need to master modern backend development with C# - and take it further with cutting-edge AI integration.
In 2026, ASP.NET Core powers backends at Microsoft, Stack Overflow, and thousands of enterprise teams worldwide. It is consistently ranked among the fastest web frameworks on the planet. This book teaches you not just how to use it - but how to build with it confidently, from your first API to production-ready, AI-powered systems.
What You'll Learn:- Set up your .NET development environment and understand the full .NET ecosystem
- Master C# fundamentals, routing, middleware, controllers, and dependency injection
- Build secure, testable RESTful APIs with authentication, logging, and error handling
- Work with Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
- Deploy containerized apps with Docker and Azure
- Integrate OpenAI and LLM APIs directly into your ASP.NET Core backend
- Implement prompt engineering, semantic search, and vector database concepts
- Build AI-powered chat apps, recommendation engines, and automation workflows
- Complete 5 real-world projects including a Task Management API and an AI-Assisted Monitoring Platform
37 Chapters. C#. Azure. AI-Powered.Organized into four progressive parts - Foundations, Intermediate & Advanced, AI & Modern Development, and Real-World Projects - this book takes you from installation to enterprise-grade architecture. Every chapter includes practical code, clear explanations, and key takeaways you can apply immediately.
You'll also get six appendices covering quick references, EF Core cheat sheets, common errors and fixes, deployment checklists, and a recommended learning path.
Perfect For:- Beginners ready to learn backend web development with C#
- JavaScript or Python developers transitioning to .NET
- Developers who want to add AI capabilities to their backend applications
- Engineers preparing for Azure or .NET developer roles
Stop following outdated tutorials. Start building production-ready, AI-integrated applications with ASP.NET Core today.
