C# WPF Desktop Application Development with EF Core

Build database-driven Windows desktop applications using WPF, MVVM architecture, and Entity Framework Core.

4.5 (153) ⏱ 36 min 📚 11 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Want to build professional, data-driven desktop applications for Windows? Mastering modern desktop development requires combining a powerful UI framework with robust database integration. In this comprehensive text-based course, you will learn how to design and develop desktop applications using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and C#. You will master the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern to keep your code clean and maintainable, while integrating SQL databases seamlessly using Entity Framework Core (EF Core) for modern data persistence. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of WPF, XAML layout systems, and essential UI controls. - Implement the MVVM architectural pattern to cleanly separate your business logic from the user interface. - Configure Entity Framework Core to connect your application to SQL databases and manage data models. - Apply async and await patterns to keep your desktop interface responsive during database operations. - Build dynamic, data-bound user interfaces with custom styling and resource dictionaries. - Perform database migrations and execute CRUD operations reliably within a desktop environment. You will start with the essential building blocks of XAML and WPF control basics before moving into data binding and event handling. From there, you will transition to structuring your application with MVVM and linking it to a database using Entity Framework Core. This course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of C# and want to transition into desktop application development. No prior experience with WPF, XAML, or databases is required. Start reading today to build your first database-driven desktop application.

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  • 🎧 Audio version included
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  • Short & focused
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Reviews (3)

Chloe Taylor AU Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-12-17T18:29:57+00:00

It's a decent introduction. Could use a few more real-world examples to solidify the concepts, though.

Regina Torres MX Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-11-18T23:24:57+00:00

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

Lensa Kebede ET Verified learner
★ 5 · 2024-12-30T13:11:57+00:00

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

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