S.I

No

Module

Topics Covered

Assignment

1

Introduction & Basics

·        Web Tech Overview,

·        ASP.NET Framework

Setup and build basic ASP.NET app

2

Core Concepts

·        Web Forms vs MVC,

·        StateManagement,

·        Validation,

·        Error Handling

Form validation using ASP.NET MVC

3

Database Integration

·        ADO.NET,

·        Entity Framework,

·        CRUD Operations

Data-driven CRUD web form

4

Advanced Topics

·        Web API,

·        SignalR (Real-Time),

·        ASP.NET Security

Capstone: Secure real-time app with RESTful API

Assessment Type

Weight (%)

Description

Quizzes

15%

Weekly concept checks

Assignments

25%

Practical development tasks

Midterm Project

20%

Database-connected application

Final Capstone Project

30%

Comprehensive web app with API and security

Class Participation

10%

Peer review and discussions

Week

Module

Key Activities

1

Introduction to ASP.NET

Environment setup, basics

2–3

Web Forms and MVC

Quiz, project: MVC form app

4–5

State Management & Validation

Assignment and practical exercises

6–7

ADO.NET & Entity Framework

Midterm project due

8

Web API Development

API demo and mini-app

9

Real-Time Apps with SignalR

SignalR integration task

10

Security in ASP.NET

Final capstone project proposal

11–12

Final Project Development

Project submission and presentation

Assessment Type

Weight (%)

Description

Quizzes

15%

Weekly concept checks

Assignments

25%

Practical development tasks

Midterm Project

20%

Database-connected application

Final Capstone Project

30%

Comprehensive web app with API and security

Class Participation

10%

Peer review and discussions

1

PowerShell Basics

Basic command labs

2

Intermediate Concepts

Script creation/testing

3–4

File/Process Management

Midterm: System maintenance tool

5

Error Handling & Logging

Build reusable functions

6

API & Web Services

REST API integration

7

DevOps and Automation

Azure CLI & scripting pipelines

8

Containers & Kubernetes

Final Project: DevOps automation

Module

Title

Key Topics

1

Introduction to .NET

What is .NET, history, ecosystem, .NET vs .NET Core vs .NET 5+

Framework

2

.NET Architecture Overview

CLR, FCL, JIT, Assemblies, Metadata, GAC

3

CLR and FCL Deep Dive

CLR execution, GC, CTS, CLS, base libraries

4

Programming in C# / VB.NET

Visual Studio setup, first program, project structure

5

Syntax and Control Structures

Data types, operators, conditionals, loops, exception handling

6

OOP Concepts

Classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, access modifiers

7

Windows & Web Applications

Windows Forms, ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC comparison

8

Windows GUI Applications

Forms design, events, controls, WPF intro

9

ASP.NET Development

Web Forms, MVC, page lifecycle, Web API basics

10

Advanced .NET Topics

Delegates, lambda, generics, async/await, reflection, DI

11

LINQ & Entity Framework

LINQ types, EF Core, code/db-first, CRUD

12

Debugging & Testing

VS debugging tools, unit testing, TDD, performance profiling

13

Deployment

ClickOnce, installers, IIS/Azure publishing, updates

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Short module-end quizzes to assess core concepts in C#, VB, .NET, and web dev.

Coding Assignments

Hands-on coding tasks in Visual Studio covering C#/VB syntax and logic.

Mini Projects

Component-based projects (e.g., login system, CRUD operations) using .NET stack.

Final Project

Full-stack web application using ASP.NET MVC/Web API, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.

Presentation

Final demo of project architecture, code, and features.

Viva/Code Review

Oral explanation or walkthrough of final code, architecture decisions, and design patterns.

Participation

Engagement in coding labs, group tasks, and discussion boards.

Week

Focus

Activity

1

.NET Overview

CLR & FCL intro

2

Syntax Basics

Console app

3–4

OOP

Mid-term project

5

GUI & Web

WinForms & ASP.NET

6

LINQ / EF

Data-driven build

7

Debugging & Tests

Coverage review

8

Deployment

Final project presentation

S.i.

No

Module

Topics Covered

Assignment

1

Intro to MS Project

·        PM fundamentals

·        Interface overview

Create basic project with milestones

2

Creating & Managing Projects

·        Setup(calendars, tasks,dependencies) Resource & cost planning

Build detailed project plan with resources

3

Tracking Progress

·        Baselines

·        Variance tracking

·        Gantt visualizations

Update progress & generate performance reports

4

Advanced Features

·        Time-phased data,

·        Shared resource pool,

·        Office integration

Capstone: Manage multi-phase project with cross-project dependencies & reports

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Short tests after each module to assess understanding of project management concepts and MS Project features.

Practical Exercises

Task-based exercises such as creating a project schedule, setting dependencies, and applying constraints.

Mini Projects

Hands-on planning of a sample project (e.g., marketing launch or construction project) using MS Project.

Final Project

Complete project plan including task breakdown, resource allocation, Gantt chart, critical path, and reporting.

Presentation

Oral or visual presentation of the final project plan, explaining decisions and challenges.

Participation

Engagement in class activities, tool simulations, and peer reviews.

Module

Title

Key Topics

Deliverables

1

Introduction to SQL Server

·        Editions, installation, SSMS tools

Environment setup quiz

     2

Database Fundamentals

·        Tables, data types,

·        constraints, normalization

Create normalized schema

3

SQL Server Architecture

·        Services, storage, memory, locking

Short essay + quiz

4

Data Manipulation

·        INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, transactions, error handling

Data manipulation tasks

5

T-SQL Data Queries

·        Joins, CTEs, functions, grouping

Query lab + mini project

6

Stored Procedures & Functions

·        Stored procs, triggers, dynamic SQL

Procedure creation assignment

7

Database Administration

·        Security, SQL Agent, monitoring

Admin task lab

8

Backup and Restore

·        Backup types, recovery models, disaster recovery

Backup/recovery plan

9

Performance Tuning

·        Execution plans, indexing, optimization

Query optimization project

10

Advanced Topics

·        JSON/XML, Service Broker, Temporal tables

Research task

11

Data Warehousing & ETL

·        Star/snowflake schemas, SSIS

ETL pipeline using SSIS

12

BI Tools: SSIS, SSRS,

SSAS

·        BI overview, reporting, analytics

Final BI project

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Module-end quizzes on SQL syntax, data types, constraints, joins, indexing, and stored procedures.

SQL Lab Exercises

Hands-on tasks including writing queries, creating tables, applying constraints, and optimizing queries.

Case Studies

Realistic business scenarios where learners analyze and manipulate datasets using T-SQL.

Mini Projects

Small-scale database design and implementation projects (e.g., student records system, inventory DB).

Final Project

Full end-to-end SQL Server database solution including schema design, indexing strategy, views, triggers, and stored procedures.

Code Review/Viva

Walkthrough of the final database solution to assess understanding of design choices and performance tuning.

Participation

Involvement in database labs, peer code reviews, and team challenges.

Week

Topic

Deliverables

1

Setup & Fundamentals

Install tools, schema basics

2–3

T-SQL Queries & Procedures

Query lab + midterm project

4–5

Administration & Performance Tuning

Admin config + optimization task

6

BI Tools & Final Project

ETL + SSRS Dashboard

Module

Title

Key Topics

Deliverables

1

Introduction to SharePoint

·        History, editions, use cases

Tool orientation assignment

2

Features and Site Structure

·        Sites, lists, libraries, permissions

Site planning doc

3

SharePoint Architecture

·        Farm setup, components, Online vs On-

·        Prem

Comparison worksheet

4

Content Management

·        Content types, versioning, compliance

Metadata configuration task

5

Libraries and Lists

·        Creating/customizing lists & views

List and library demo

6

Document Collaboration

·        Check-in/out, co-authoring, Office integration

Document workflow setup

7

Customization and SPFx

·        Web parts, REST API, SPFx basics

Mini customization project

8

SharePoint Designer

·        Designer UI, workflows, data sources

Workflow development task

9

Power Automate & Business Processes

·        Flow basics, automating approvals

Approval workflow

10

Advanced Features

·        BCS, Managed Metadata, Search

Advanced config report

11

SharePoint Online & Office 365

·        Teams integration,

·        OneDrive

·        compliance

Integration lab

12

Enterprise Search & BI Dashboards

·        Power BI dashboards, search schema

Final BI dashboard project

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Concept checks on SharePoint architecture, permissions, content types, site collections, and workflows.

Configuration Tasks

Practical tasks such as creating site collections, libraries, lists, and configuring web parts.

Hands-on Labs

Guided labs on user management, permission levels, versioning, and document collaboration.

Mini Projects

Setup of functional team or project sites with navigation, metadata, and custom views.

Final Project

Full SharePoint solution with site hierarchy, workflows, user permissions, and document management setup.

Presentation/Demo

Walkthrough and explanation of the final site configuration, workflow logic, and usability features.

Participation

Engagement in lab activities, troubleshooting exercises, and collaborative planning.

Week

Topic

Deliverables

1

Setup & Fundamentals

Create sample site

2-3

Content & workflow Design

Midterm: Workflow using sharepoint Designer

4–5

Advanced Integration & BI Dashboards

Final Project: Collaborative site + dashboard

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Short assessments on core Azure DevOps concepts like pipelines, repos, artifacts, and boards.

Hands-on Exercises

Task-based labs: setting up a project, configuring repositories, managing work items, and building CI/CD pipelines.

Mini Projects

Simulated DevOps workflows (e.g., build and release automation for a sample app) using Azure DevOps Server.

Configuration Tasks

Real-world tasks like setting branch policies, permissions, artifact feeds, and test plans.

Final Capstone Project

End-to-end DevOps implementation including code management, CI/CD, release pipelines, and deployment.

Demo & Review

Presentation of the full DevOps solution including architecture, YAML/Classic pipeline design, and best practices used.

Participation

Active involvement in collaborative sprints, Agile planning, task boards, and retrospectives.

Module

Title

Key Topics

Hands-On Activities

1

Introduction to Azure DevOps

Server

·        DevOps overview

·        Evolution from TFS

·        Components (Boards, Repos, Pipelines,etc.)

Orientation & component walkthrough

2

Installation and Configuration

·        Prerequisites

·        Server setup

·        SQL/SharePoint integration

·        Managing project collections

Install and configure Azure DevOps

Server

3

Azure Boards – Agile Management

·        Agile, Scrum, CMMI templates

·        Work items: Epics, Tasks, etc.

·        Dashboards & charts

Set up and manage an agile project

4

Azure Repos – Version Control

·        Git vs TFVC

·        Branching and merging

·        Pull requests and policies

Create Git repo, configure policies

5

Azure Pipelines – CI/CD Automation

·        Build & Release pipelines

·        YAML/classic approaches

·        Integration tools

Build and deploy a sample app

6

Azure Test Plans

·        Test suites, plans, cases

·        Feedback & diagnostics

·        Continuous testing

Create test plan and automate tests

7

Azure Artifacts

·        NuGet, npm, Maven

·        support  Feeds and retention policies

Host and consume internal packages

8

Administration and Security

·    User/group management

·       RBAC

·    Auditing, backup/restore

Configure access and audit settings

9

Extensibility and Integration

·        REST APIs & SDKs

·        Slack, Jira, Jenkins integration

·        Custom dashboards

Implement a tool integration

10

Migration & Best Practices

·        TFS to DevOps migration

·        Governance and team policies

Draft a migration plan

Week

Module

Milestones

Week 1

Module 1

Course Introduction, DevOps Concepts

Week 2

Module 2

Installation and Configuration

Week 3

Module 3

Azure Boards Deep Dive

Week 4

Module 4

Version Control with Azure Repos

Week 5

Module 5

CI/CD with Azure Pipelines

Week 6

Module 6

Testing Strategies

Week 7

Module 7

Managing Artifacts

Week 8

Module 8

Security and User Management

Week 9

Module 9

Integrations & Extensibility

Week 10

Module 10

Final Exam, Project Review, Best Practices

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Assess theoretical understanding of XAML, MVVM architecture, data binding, commands, and UI controls.

Hands-on Exercises

Practice tasks such as creating windows, applying styles/templates, implementing data binding and commands.

Mini Projects

Component-based WPF applications (e.g., contact manager, calculator, or media player) demonstrating UI and MVVM.

UI Design Challenges

Custom UI tasks involving control templating, layout management, and animation effects.

Final Project

Full-featured desktop application using MVVM pattern, data persistence, styling, and third-party libraries if applicable.

Code Review & Demo

Presentation of the final application with explanations of design patterns, structure, and responsiveness.

Participation

Contribution to peer code reviews, problem-solving sessions, and discussion boards.

Week

Module

Highlights

Week 1

Introduction to WPF

App fundamentals and setup

Week 2

XAML Language

Building UI using markup

Week 3

Layout & Controls

Constructing forms and views

Week 4

Data Binding

Dynamic UI and validation

Week 5

Styling & Templates

Reusable design strategies

Week 6

Events & Commands

Interactive behavior implementation

Week 7

MVVM Pattern

Structuring WPF apps professionally

Week 8

Graphics & Multimedia

Enhancing UI with visuals

Week 9

Advanced Topics

Custom controls and threading

Week 10

Deployment & Testing

Packaging apps and unit testing

Module

Title

Key Topics

Practical Activities / Projects

1

Introduction to Web Services

·        SOAP vs REST, HTTP, XML/JSON, WSDL, tooling (VS, Postman, Fiddler)

Explore SOAP & REST with Postman requests

2

Creating XML Web Services (ASMX)

·        ASMX basics, [Web Method],

IIS hosting, client proxies

Build & consume a simple ASMX calculator service

3

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

·        ABCs, service & data contracts,

·        bindings,

·        fault handling

Create a WCF service with multiple endpoints

4

RESTful Services with ASP.NET Web API

·        REST principles, routing, verbs, content negotiation

Develop a CRUD Web API returning JSON/XML

5

Authentication & Security

·        HTTPS, OAuth 2.0, JWT, API keys,

role based auth

Secure the Web API with JWT and roles

6

Advanced Features

·        API versioning, global exception handling, logging, DI, async, file transfer

Add versioning & async file upload to the API

7

Testing & Tools

·        Postman collections, Swagger/Open API, SoapUI, unit tests, mocking, Fiddler

Write unit tests & generate Swagger docs

8

Hosting & Deployment

·        IIS, Azure App Service,

·        OWIN/Kestrel self hosting, VS publish profiles

Deploy the API to Azure and configure CI/CD

9

Integration & Consumption

·        C# console/WPF clients,

·        JavaScript AJAX calls,

·        Http Client,

·        3rd-party APIs

Build a JavaScript SPA that consumes the API

10

Capstone Project

·        End-to-end service design, documentation, security, hosting, sample client

Deliver a secured, documented API + demo client

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Assess understanding of REST/SOAP concepts, HTTP methods, Web API routing, and serialization.

Practical Labs

Tasks such as creating Web API controllers, configuring routes, using attributes, and handling requests/responses.

Mini Projects

Simple web service applications (e.g., to-do API, product catalog API) built using ASP.NET Web API.

Integration Tasks

Exercises involving consuming and testing services with tools like Postman, Swagger, or front-end apps.

Final Project

Complete RESTful service with secure endpoints, data persistence (Entity Framework), versioning, and documentation.

Code Walkthrough / Demo

Live demonstration and explanation of service architecture, API endpoints, error handling, and security measures.

Participation

Engagement in service debugging, collaborative problem-solving, and API design discussions.

Week

Module

Highlights / Milestones

1

Module 1

Service fundamentals, SOAP vs REST lab

2

Module 2

Build & host ASMX service

3

Module 3

WCF multi-endpoint service

4

Module 4

RESTful CRUD API

5

Module 5

Secure API with JWT (Midterm Exam)

6

Module 6

Versioning & async features

7

Module 7

Automated testing & Swagger

8

Module 8

Deploy to IIS & Azure

9

Module 9

Client integrations & 3rd-party APIs

10

Module 10

Capstone demo & final review

Type

What It Includes

Quizzes

Short questions after each module to check understanding

Practice Tasks

Small coding exercises with XML/JSON

Mini Projects

Tasks like creating a config file or parsing API data

Final Project

Build a full solution using XML + JSON + C#

Code Tests

Add unit tests to check your own code

Debug Challenges

Find and fix issues in given XML or JSON

Module

Topic

Key Concepts

1

Introduction to Structured Data

·        XML vs JSON, Use Cases, Tools (Visual Studio, LINQPad, Postman)

2

Working with XML in C#

·        System.Xml, XmlReader/Writer, XmlDocument, XPath, Namespaces, XSD Validation

3

LINQ to XML

·        LINQ Queries, XDocument/XElement,

·        Modify XML, Performance Considerations

4

XML Serialization

·        XmlSerializer, Custom Attributes, Collections,

·        Real-world Scenarios

5

Working with JSON

·        System.Text.Json, Serialize/Deserialize, Class Mapping, Naming Policies

6

Advanced JSON Processing

·        JsonDocument, JsonElement, Utf8JsonWriter,

·        Custom Converters,

·        Newtonsoft

7

Real-World Applications

·        APIs via HttpClient, appsettings.json,

·        ASP.NET Core APIs,

·        Polymorphism

8

Security & Best Practices

·        XXE Protection,

·        JSON Pitfalls,

·        Validation,

·        Streaming vs Buffering

9

Testing & Debugging

·        Unit Tests, Visual Studio Debugging, LINQPad, Fiddler, Postman

10

Capstone Project

·        Build XML+JSON Library, Serialization, Validation,

·        REST/Console,

·        Unit Tests

Week        Module

Milestones

1

Module 1

Format selection lab

2

Module 2

XML readers/writers & XSD validation

3

Module 3

LINQ to XML refactor

4

Module 4

XML serialization demo

5

Module 5

JSON fundamentals & Mid-Course Exam

6

Module 6

Streaming & custom converters

7

Module 7

External API integration

8

Module 8

Security hardening

9

Module 9

Unit tests & debugging suite

10

Module 10

Capstone demo & final review

Item

What You’ll Use

Visual Studio

For coding in .NET 6

Postman/Fiddler

To test APIs and data exchange

Sample Files

Pre-made XML and JSON files to work with

.NET Libraries

System.Text.Json, System.Xml, Newtonsoft.Json

Cheat Sheets

Quick guides for XML, JSON, LINQ

Templates

Starter code for practice tasks and projects

Docs/Links

Microsoft Docs and Learn for reference

Assessment Type

Purpose

Quizzes

Test basic concepts: XMLHttpRequest, fetch API, JSON, async behavior.

Hands-on Exercises

Practice sending/receiving data from a server without reloading the page.

Mini Projects

Build small apps like live search, weather fetcher, or chat preview using AJAX.

Integration Tasks

Combine AJAX with HTML/CSS and backend scripts (e.g., PHP, Node.js).

Final Project

Develop a complete web page or app using AJAX for dynamic data loading.

Code Review

Present and explain how AJAX was implemented, including error handling.

Participation

Engage in coding sessions, debug challenges, and group feedback.

Module

Title

Key Topics

1

Introduction to AJAX

·        Definition of AJAX- Synchronous vs Asynchronous

·        History and Evolution

·        XMLHttpRequest vs Fetch API

·        AJAX's role in HTML/JS/server communication

2

AJAX with Pure JavaScript

·        XMLHttpRequest Object

·        GET & POST Requests

·        Handling text, XML, JSON

·        Error & Timeout Handling

·        readyState & status codes

3

AJAX with Fetch API (Modern Approach)

·        Overview of Fetch API

·        Using Promises with fetch()

·        JSON data handling

·        Async/Await syntax

·        try/catch for error handling

4

AJAX with jQuery

·        jQuery AJAX Methods: $.ajax(), $.get(), $.post()

·        Simplified AJAX using jQuery

·        .done(), .fail(), .always() usage

·        JSON communication- DOM updates using AJAX responses

5

Backend Integration (ASP.NET/Node.js)

·        Creating backend endpoints

·        Returning JSON/XML

·        Posting form data via AJAX

·        Handling AJAX in ASP.NET MVC/Core

·        Overview of CORS

6

Real-World AJAX Applications

·        Live Search / Autocomplete

·        AJAX Form Submission

·        Dependent Dropdowns

·        Real-time Notifications / Polling

·        Dynamic Pagination & Filtering

7

JSON and XML Data with AJAX

·        JSON vs XML comparison

·        Parsing XML with JS

·        JSON parsing & UI mapping

·        Sending nested/complex data

9

Security Considerations

·        Same-Origin Policy

·        Understanding and using CORS

·        CSRF and AJAX impact

·        Server-side input validation

10

Capstone Project

·        Build SPA using AJAX

·        Use public/local API

·        Dynamic UI updates

·        Use fetch() or jQuery

·        JSON data handling and display

Week

Modules

Focus

1

Modules 1–2

Intro to AJAX and raw JavaScript

2

Module 3

Modern AJAX with Fetch

3

Module 4

jQuery and simplified AJAX

4

Module 5

Backend integration

5

Module 6

Live applications and use cases

6

Module 7

Working with structured data

7

Module 8

Robust error handling

8

Module 9

Secure AJAX practices

9 – 10

Module 10

Capstone development and demo

Module

Title

Key Topics

1

Introduction to Windows Architecture

·        Windows System Architecture Overview

·        User Mode vs Kernel Mode

·        Executive ,Kernel, HAL

·        Subsystems: Win32, POSIX, WoW64

Processes, Threads, and Jobs

·        ProcessStructures (EPROCESS,KPROCESS)

·        Threads (ETHREAD),

·        Scheduling Synchronisation

·        Objects: Mutex,

·        Semaphore, Event Job Objects and Process Grouping

3

Memory Management

·        Virtual Memory Concepts, Paging

·        Working Sets, Page Fault Handling

·        Address Translation, Page Tables

·        Memory Pools: Nonpaged, Paged, Session

·        - NUMA Architecture, Large Pages

4

Windows Services and Session Management

·        Service Control Manager (SCM)

·        Service Startup Types, Lifecycle

·        Session Isolation, Remote Desktop Services

·        - Roles of Winlogon, LSASS, CSRSS

5

Security Internals

·        Security Architecture Overview

·        Authentication, Logon Sequence

·        Access Tokens, SIDs

·        Impersonation, UAC (User Account Control)

·        - PatchGuard, Credential Guard

6

File System and I/O System

·        NTFS Structure and Features

·        File Objects and Handles

·        IRPs and I/O Flow

·        Driver Types: Function, Filter, FS Drivers

·        Caching, Memory

·        -Mapped I/O

7

Kernel Mode Architecture

·        Dispatcher and Object Manager

·        Native APIs (Nt/Zw)

·        Object Types, Handle Tables

·        - APCs, DPCs, IRQLs

8

Registry Internals

·        Registry Structure, Keys, Hives

·        Access via Registry APIs

·        Virtualization in Registry

·        - Monitoring, Logging Registry Access

9

Crash Dump Analysis and Debugging

·        Crash Types, Dump File Formats

·        Debugging Tools: WinDbg, KD

·        BSOD and Bugcheck Analysis

·        Basics of Kernel Debugging

10

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

·        PerfMon, Resource Monitor Usage

·        ETW, WPA/WPR Tools

·        Identifying System Bottlenecks

·        Driver Performance, DPC Latency

Assessment Type

Purpose

Quizzes

Check understanding of Windows internal components and processes.

Lab Tasks

Practice using tools like Process Explorer, Task Manager, and WinDbg.

Debugging Exercises

Analyze crashes, memory issues, and system performance problems.

Mini Projects

Explore system behavior like process/thread management or memory usage.

Final Project

Investigate and solve a system issue using internal tools and techniques.

Presentation

Explain how the issue was found and fixed, step by step.

Participation

Active involvement in labs, discussions, and hands-on demos.

Week 1

Modules 1–2

System Architecture + Thread/Process Internals

Week 2

Module 3

Memory Internals and Paging

Week 3

Module 4

Services and Terminal Sessions

Week 4

Module 5

Deep Security Architecture

Week 5

Module 6

File Systems and I/O Stack

Week 6

Module 7

Kernel Programming and Object Management

Week 7

Module 8

Registry Structure and Virtualization

Week 8

Module 9

Crash Dump Debugging

Week 9

Module 10

Performance Optimization & Bottleneck Identification

Week 10

Final Project

Submit analysis report, present findings

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Short tests covering key concepts of creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns in C#.

Code Exercises

Hands-on tasks to implement specific patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Strategy, Observer) in real-world scenarios.

Pattern Application Labs

Refactor existing code to apply appropriate design patterns for improved structure and scalability.

Mini Projects

Design and develop small systems (e.g., order processing, notification engine) using multiple design patterns.

Final Capstone Project

Architect a modular and maintainable .NET application using multiple design patterns, SOLID principles, and layered architecture.

Code Review & Discussion

Present architectural decisions, code structure, and explain design trade-offs in applying patterns.

Participation

Engagement in design reviews, group discussions, and peer feedback on pattern implementation.

Module

Topics Covered

Details

Module 1

Introduction to Design Patterns

·        What Are Design Patterns?

·        Benefits of Using Design Patterns

·        Gang of Four (GoF) Patterns

·        Creational, Structural, Behavioral Categories

·        Pattern Usage in .NET Framework & .NET Core

Module 2

Creational Patterns

·        Singleton: Thread-safe, Lazy Initialization  

·        Factory Method: Encapsulation, Interfaces/Abstract Classes  

·        Abstract Factory: Related Objects, DI Use Cases  

·        Builder: Complex Object Creation, Fluent Interfaces  

·        5. Prototype: Cloning, Deep vs Shallow Copy

Module 3

Structural Patterns

·        Adapter: Legacy Integration, Interface Conversion 

·        Bridge: Abstraction & Implementation Separation  

·        Composite: Trees (Menus, Files), Recursion 

·        Decorator: Dynamic Behavior, Streams/Middleware 

·        Facade: Simplifying Systems, Wrappers 

·        Flyweight: Memory Optimization  

·        Proxy: Remote, Virtual, Protection Proxies

Module 4

Behavioral Patterns

·        Chain of Responsibility: Middleware Handling 

·        Command: Undo/Redo, Task Queues

·        3. Interpreter: Expression Parsing

·        4. Iterator: Custom Enumerables  

·        Mediator: UI Coordination 

·        Memento: State Saving/Restoration  

·        Observer: Event Handling in .NET 

·        State: Workflow Management  

·        Strategy: Algorithm Injection  

·        Template Method: Algorithm Steps  

·        11. Visitor: Operations Without Changing Objects

Module 5

Real-World .NET Pattern Usage

·        ASP.NET Core Strategy Pattern (e.g., Authentication)

·        Dependency Injection / IoC

·        Middleware as Chain of Responsibility

·        Fluent Builder in EF & LINQ

Module 6

Anti-Patterns & Best Practices

·        God Object, Spaghetti Code, Magic Numbers

·        Overuse of Patterns

·        When Not to Use Patterns

·        Refactoring Toward Patterns

Module 7

Modern C# Features Supporting Patterns

·        Records, Pattern Matching, Switch Expressions

·        Generics, Delegates, Func/Action

·        Async/Await in Patterns

·        - Null Object Pattern using Nullable Types

Module 8

Capstone Project

·        Build Modular App Using Patterns: Domain (Entity + Repository) Service (Strategy + Command) API (Facade + Decorator)

·        - Include Unit Tests and DI

   Software

Why You Need It

Windows 10/11 Pro

To run all tools and virtual machines

VirtualBox or VMware

To run test Windows safely

Visual Studio

To write and run .NET code

.NET SDK

To build .NET apps

WinDbg

To debug Windows systems

Sysinternals Suite

To explore system internals

Python

For scripting and simple automation

PDF Reader

To read books and notes

Git + GitHub Desktop

To save and share your code

Week

Modules

Focus Area

1

Module 1

Intro to patterns + C# language features

2

Module 2

Object creation & pattern encapsulation

3

Module 3

Interface design and pattern decoupling

4

Module 4

orchestration and UI logic

5

Module 5

Applying patterns in full-stack .NET

6

Module 6

Code smells and refactoring anti-patterns

7

Module 7

Leveraging modern C# in pattern use

8

Module 8

Capstone development and testing

Assessment Type

Description

Quizzes

Short tests covering key concepts such as the Windows 11 interface, settings, user accounts, and system configuration.

Hands-on Tasks

Step-by-step labs including installation, device setup, system settings configuration, and network setup.

System Configuration Labs

Assignments to manage users, updates, storage, and security settings in a Windows 11 environment.

Mini Projects

Realistic scenarios such as preparing a Windows 11 workstation for an employee or configuring system policies.

Final Practical Exam

End-to-end assessment involving full user/system setup, troubleshooting, and administration via GUI and PowerShell.

Viva/Walkthrough

Learner explains system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and administrative tasks performed during labs/projects.

Participation

Engagement in discussion forums, group troubleshooting sessions, and live configuration demos.

Module

Title

Main Topics Covered

Major Assignments/Projects

Module 1

Introduction to Windows 11

·        Key features

·        system requirements

·        edition comparison

·        Microsoft account integration

Comparison report: Windows 10 vs Windows 11

Module 2

User Interface and Navigation

·        Start Menu

·        Taskbar

·        Snap Layouts,

·        Virtual Desktops

·        Widgets, Accessibility

·        UI customization

Customize a Windows 11 VM interface

Module 3

Installation and Configuration

·        Clean install vs upgrade,

·        boot media,

·        OOBE,

·        local vs Microsoft accounts

Clean install and post-installation setup

Module 4

File Management

·        File Explorer,

·        OneDrive,

·        File History,

·        BitLocker,

·        NTFS vs ReFS

Configure File History and enable BitLocker

Module 5

System Settings and Personalization

·        Taskbar/Start Menu settings,

·        regional preferences, power settings

Quiz on personalization settings

Module 6

Device Management

·        Printers,

·        Bluetooth,

·        sound/display config, power/sleep,

·        driver management

Troubleshoot hardware/driver issues

Module 7

Networking and Internet

·        Wi-Fi,

·        Ethernet,

·        VPN,

·        proxy settings,

·        Windows

·        Firewall,

·        Defender

Network troubleshooting simulation

Module 8

User Accounts and Security

·        Family Safety,

·        Windows Hello,

·        Group Policy,

·        Defender Antivirus, security updates

Group Policy and account configuration quiz

Module 9

Apps and Compatibility

·        Microsoft Store,

·        Win32,

·        UWP,

·        Android apps via WSA, app permissions

Install and test various app types

Module 10

Performance and Maintenance

·        Task Manager,

·        Storage Sense,

·        performance tools, Reset/Refresh/Recovery

Monitor performance with Resource Monitor

Module 11

Advanced Features (Pro/Enterprise)

·        Hyper-V,

·        WSL 2,

·        Windows Sandbox, Remote Desktop, Windows Terminal

Hyper-V or WSL setup lab

Module 12

Administration and Deployment (Enterprise)

·        Windows Autopilot, Intune,

·        Group Policy,

·        DISM, Windows Deployment Services

Windows deployment planning project

Module 13

Troubleshooting and Support

·        Safe Mode,

·        Event Viewer,

·        Reliability Monitor,

·        recovery tools,

·        command-line diagnostics

Final capstone project: Troubleshoot and document issues