C# ASP.
NET Blazor Learning Guide
# Introduction to C# ASP.NET Blazor
Blazor is a web framework that allows you to build interactive web
applications using C# and .NET instead of JavaScript.
It is developed by Microsoft and uses WebAssembly to run C# code
in the browser.
## Types of Blazor Applications:
1. Blazor Server: Runs on the server, and UI updates are sent via
SignalR.
2. Blazor WebAssembly (WASM): Runs entirely in the browser using
WebAssembly.
## Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of C#
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (optional but helpful)
- .NET SDK installed (Download from Microsoft's official site)
- Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
# 1. Getting Started with Blazor
## Installing .NET SDK
1. Download and install the latest .NET SDK.
2. Verify installation by running:
dotnet --version
## Creating a Blazor Application
To create a new Blazor WebAssembly app:
dotnet new blazorwasm -o MyBlazorApp
cd MyBlazorApp
dotnet run
For a Blazor Server app:
dotnet new blazorserver -o MyBlazorServerApp
cd MyBlazorServerApp
dotnet run
# 2. Understanding the Blazor Project Structure
- wwwroot/: Contains static files like CSS, JS, and images
- Pages/: Contains Blazor component files (.razor)
- Shared/: Shared UI components
- Program.cs: Configures the application
- App.razor: Entry point of the application
# 3. Razor Components and Syntax
Blazor applications use Razor components (.razor files) to build UI.
Example:
@page "/hello"
<h3>Hello, @Name!</h3>
<input @bind="Name" placeholder="Enter your name" />
@code {
private string Name { get; set; } = "Blazor";
}
# 4. Blazor Routing and Navigation
Example:
<NavLink href="/counter" class="nav-link">Counter</NavLink>
Counter.razor:
@page "/counter"
<h3>Counter</h3>
<p>Current count: @count</p>
<button @onclick="Increment">Click me</button>
@code {
private int count = 0;
private void Increment() {
count++;
}
}
# 5. Dependency Injection in Blazor
Register a service in Program.cs:
builder.Services.AddSingleton<MyService>();
# 6. Forms and Validation
Example:
<EditForm Model="user" OnValidSubmit="HandleValidSubmit">
<DataAnnotationsValidator />
<ValidationSummary />
<InputText @bind-Value="user.Name" placeholder="Enter name" />
<InputNumber @bind-Value="user.Age" />
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</EditForm>
# 7. Calling REST APIs in Blazor
Example:
@inject HttpClient Http
<button @onclick="LoadData">Load Data</button>
<p>@message</p>
@code {
private string message = "";
private async Task LoadData() {
message = await
Http.GetStringAsync("https://api.example.com/data");
}
}
# 8. Blazor Lifecycle Methods
@code {
protected override async Task OnInitializedAsync() {
await LoadData();
}
private async Task LoadData() {
// Fetch data logic
}
}
# 9. State Management in Blazor
Using DI:
public class AppState {
public string UserName { get; set; } = "Guest";
}
# 10. Deployment of Blazor Applications
Blazor Server Deployment:
dotnet publish --configuration Release
Blazor WebAssembly Deployment:
dotnet publish --configuration Release --output dist
# Tips to Learn Faster
1. Start with Blazor Server before moving to Blazor WebAssembly.
2. Practice building small apps like a to-do list.
3. Read Microsoft Documentation (Blazor Docs).
4. Join communities (Blazor forums, Stack Overflow, GitHub
discussions).
5. Follow tutorials and YouTube courses.
6. Work on real-world projects.
7. Explore Blazor component libraries like MudBlazor and Radzen.
Happy Coding!
