Course Overview
Welcome to C# 101 for Hackers. This course introduces students to C# and the .NET framework. Students will learn to install and configure C# and .NET for development and concentrate on learning the language by writing C# console applications. Topics covered include the basic structure and syntax of C#, an introduction to the many core and fundamental statements and practices within C#, and leverage what’s discussed with examples that students can implement, re-use, and learn from further.
Prerequisities
Students should be familiar with basic scripting languages and techniques but do not need to have any prior knowledge of C# and .NET.
Course Objectives
The course objective is to provide students with a solid foundation in fundamental programming principles and practical coding skills. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, students will learn to write code utilizing basic logic, conditional statements, loops, and several popular design patterns. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop functional applications, troubleshoot issues, and apply programming concepts to solve real-world problems.
Key Topics
- Learn how to set up and configure C# and .NET on Kali Linux.
- Learn the syntax and structure of C#, and understand the basics of what .NET offers.
- Review and use various code flow statements and techniques.
- Learn various coding techniques and patterns that can be reused to build practical ethical hacking tools using C#.
- Understand the differences between asynchronous and parallel programming and their implementations.
- Learn to step through and debug your code.
- Apply learned concepts through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to build practical and functional applications.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is intended for ethical hackers already working with Python and Bash scripting for ad-hoc needs. It is designed to introduce C# / .NET and give students an additional set of skills that can be leveraged to build out internal test tools and begin the journey of software development.
System Requirements
Students need a PC that runs Windows, Mac OSX, or Linux. No specific memory or space requirements exist for this course.
Course Curriculum
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About the Instructor
Alex has over three decades of expertise in software development, application architecture, cybersecurity, and technical education. As a lifelong learner, he holds more than twenty active IT certifications and is a Microsoft and CompTIA Certified Trainer. Alex's passion for sharing his knowledge has led him to teach at numerous institutions including authoring numerous online courses on platforms such as Pluralsight, and TCM Academy.
In the cybersecurity field, Alex has worked as a Chief Information Security Officer and is a consultant to several small and mid-sized organizations, where he educated and provided guidance on the importance and proper use of information security. Currently, he is the Chief Technology Officer at TCM Security.
When not working, Alex spends his time with his wife and many pets, including two cats and three Boston Terrier dogs. He is an active runner and cyclist and is an ethical and health-conscious vegan.
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