Web Development with Blazor: A practical guide to building interactive UIs with C# 12 and .NET 8 3rd ed. Edition

Same as the 2nd edition released in April 2023, this is a book written by an expert for a future expert, just further refined.Having read several books on Blazor, I can tell this one stands out.Unlike some other books, this one goes through only one project - building a blog hosting engine. I find it sufficient and it made me feel like a real project is accomplished at the end.The author covers it so comprehensively it resembles a typical developer's work on a large project. The development is done in an iterative manner.The book fleshed out the technical requirements at the beginning of each chapter which I find very nice to have to ensure one can successfully complete it.My highlights: the web aesthetics of the app are covered very much in depth. Knowing that every project demands a lot of details to the user interface one must feel served and not worried of the demands.I was surprised the book covers how to migrate from legacy web development artifacts. Interop with Angular, React, and more.Things I wish were changed: I can only think of one, I wish the debugging part would come much earlier in the book.

In last 10 years the technical writers became so bad, sorry Mark, and they are simply throwing information at you. I thought authors like Don Box, Chris Sells, Adam Nathan don't exist anymore. Jimmy gives me hope, he is a great writer. It was a pleasure to read the Blazor book. He got me when he said "Blazor can remove everything you hate about web dev". Every Net dev hates web dev so I felt understood. The book is logical and told in a very good style. A must read.

Web Development with Blazor - Third Edition" by Jimmy Engström is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to dive into building interactive UIs with C# 12 and .NET 8. As a web developer, I've found this book to be a comprehensive and practical resource that covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques.Pros:Clear and Concise Explanations: Jimmy Engström has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable chunks. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, ensuring a smooth learning curve.Practical Examples: The book is filled with hands-on examples and real-world scenarios that help you apply what you've learned immediately. This practical approach is incredibly beneficial for reinforcing the material.Up-to-Date Content: Covering C# 12 and .NET 8, this edition ensures that you're learning the latest and greatest in the Blazor ecosystem. It's great to have a resource that keeps up with the rapid pace of technology.Comprehensive Coverage: From getting started with Blazor to deploying your applications, the book covers a wide range of topics. It doesn't just stop at the basics but also delves into advanced features and best practices.Useful Code Snippets: The code snippets provided are well-documented and ready to use, which makes experimenting and learning much more efficient.Cons:Assumes Some Prior Knowledge: While the book is accessible, it does assume some basic knowledge of C# and web development. Complete beginners might need to do a bit of supplementary learning.Depth in Certain Areas: There are some advanced topics that might not be covered in as much depth as a specialist might need. However, for the vast majority of developers, the coverage is more than sufficient.Conclusion:"Web Development with Blazor - Third Edition" is a must-have for any web developer looking to harness the power of Blazor with C# 12 and .NET 8. Jimmy Engström's expertise shines through in every chapter, making this book both an educational and enjoyable read. Highly recommended for developers at all levels looking to expand their Blazor skills!

I've owned both previous editions of this book, and they've been extremely valuable when I need to dip my toe into Blazor development (which is only occasionally). This third edition updates all the content to reflect what's new in .NET 8. Blazor in .NET 8 has changed quite a bit, for example the rendering modes and selecting a mode per-component, and the book's updates will help you understand the new and updated features in addition to being a valuable guide for .NET developers who are new to Blazor and Razor pages. Check it out if you're looking for Blazor help!

This book is full of so many typos that you'll waste hours just trying to wade through them all. Even if you do, the code won't work.I realize that it's difficult to write a book about something before it is released, but this book is just an update from a previous book. Sorry, but it's terrible. The overall organization and explanations will have you scratching your head.I've been developing web apps with Microsoft tech for over 20 years. This is one of the worst books I've come across.

The book is laid out well and the goal of building an end-t-end application chapter by chapter is a good one, but by around the middle of the book the wheels come off of the train. There are several typos and technical errors in the book, and the GitHub repo isn't much better (at the time of this review). The reader is left to fiddle and tinker to get things to work, which is the complete opposite of the intended effect of the book.If you're willing to figure out your way through the hurdles, there's good content here. Otherwise, there are better Blazor resources that you can supplement with the latest Microsoft documentation to get an end-to-end view.

He gets off to a good start, but then come the code examples which which aren't laid out that well. That's OK - he put an effort into a GIT repository but then, around chapter 5, those don't work, either.You also can't download them as a group, just manually/ individually. When I tried to ask the author about it, I was sent to a Pakt help group that doesn't mention his book.If you really want this book, search the net, because you can get it off of other sites for a lot less money than here.