Blazor CRUD in minutes, folks! Visual Studio 2022 preview 1 just dropped, with Blazor templates for CRUD. Upgrade your Blazor game with ease! πͺπ And remember, ASP.NET is so last season, Blazor is the new kid on the block. Exciting times ahead! #Blazor #VS #dotnet
Introduction π
In today’s video, we will take a look at the new features of the 17.10.0 preview 1 of Visual Studio 2022. This release brings an exciting update adding templates for Blazor CRUD, a feature that many developers have been eagerly anticipating.
Visual Studio 2022 Update π
Visual Studio 2022 has released its 17.10.0 preview 1, subsequently including the long-awaited templates for Blazor CRUD. Upon updating through the Visual Studio installer, the new templates for Blazor CRUD are now available to enhance the development experience.
Project Setup π
Let’s walk through the process of setting up a new project using Visual Studio and the Blazor Web App template.
| .NET Version |
| ———— |
| .NET 5 |
- Create a new project.
- Select the Blazor Web App as the point of entry.
- Include the required components such as the server.
Database Configuration π½
After project setup, it’s essential to configure the database for which we’ll utilize Entity Framework Core In-Memory Database. Let’s create and configure the database.
public class Category
{
public int ID { get; set; }
public string Title { get; set; }
public string Description { get; set; }
}
Database Integration π
To integrate the database with the application, we need to create an AppDbContext.cs class, along with its configuration.
| AppDbContext |
|---|
| Categories |
- We’ll configure the database context and service by adding them to
Startup.csfor dependency injection. - Utilize the
inMemoryDatabaseoption for seamless integration.
Scaffolding Components βοΈ
A crucial step in the process is to auto-generate the CRUD components using the scaffolding technique. This will create the required elements for create, read, update, and delete operations.
| Operation | Components |
|---|---|
| Read Data (Index) | Microsoft.Components QuikGrid |
| Read Form (Create) | Input Fields & Validation |
| Update Form (Edit) | Pre-filled fields & Validation |
| Delete (Delete) | Delete confirmation |
Summary βοΈ
The addition of Blazor CRUD templates in Visual Studio 2022 marks a significant advancement in easing the development of Blazor applications. The generated CRUD components provide a robust foundation for adding, modifying, and deleting records effortlessly within the application. This feature is greatly anticipated by developers as it enhances the overall experience when working with Blazor projects.
Conclusion π
We’ve successfully demonstrated how Visual Studio 2022 has streamlined the process of adding CRUD functionality to Blazor applications, thus marking a notable milestone in Blazor’s tooling enhancement journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Visual Studio 2022βs 17.10.0 preview 1 introduces CRUD templates for Blazor applications.
- Blazorβs enhanced tooling signifies a shift towards more efficient development for web applications.
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