Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course is designed to immerse you in the world of C# and SQL, guiding you step by step through the process of creating robust applications. You will start by setting up your development environment with tools like Visual Studio 2022 and SQL Server 2019. From there, you'll delve into the core concepts of SQL Server database objects, mastering the creation of tables, views, and stored procedures while learning to manage data effectively. As you progress, you'll apply your knowledge by developing a Customer Order Viewer application. This involves hands-on experience with SQL commands, application modeling, and understanding the intricacies of database connections using SqlConnection, SqlCommand, and SqlDataReader. The course also introduces you to advanced features like Dapper, JSON handling, and the Open XML SDK, enhancing your application’s functionality and user experience. By the end of the course, you'll have built multiple applications, each progressively more complex, solidifying your understanding of C# and SQL. You'll gain the confidence to create, test, and deploy professional-grade applications, making this course an invaluable resource for anyone aspiring to excel in software development and database management. This course is ideal for aspiring software developers, database administrators, and IT professionals looking to deepen their understanding of C# and SQL. A basic familiarity with programming concepts is recommended but not required.