Becoming a Successful .NET Developer
Becoming a Successful .NET Developer

Even as technologies advance and new technologies are introduced, .NET still remains one of the most critically acclaimed Microsoft technology solutions in the world. It doesn’t come as a surprise that each year hundreds of thousands choose their careers as .NET developers or consultants. However, not all of them become successful by leveraging .NET. This could be due to more than one reason. 

That said, this article serves as a guide to help aspirants become successful .NET developers. Before we begin, remind yourself that above everything that’s mentioned in this article, there are 3 keys aspects to succeed in the software development industry – Experience, Knowledge, Hard Work.

To nail a job as a .NET developer in a leading software development company in Dubai, there are many prerequisites.  

First and foremost are a set of traits that recruiters value most.

  • Interest in .NET and other technologies
  • Programming logic
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills

The key to becoming a successful .NET developer obviously depends on the measures taken to enhance your skills in .NET development. 

Here are a few tips to improve your skills. 

  • Subscribe to popular .NET blogs 
  • Read regularly about .NET topics that you find interesting
  • Experiment with those .NET topics 
  • Create a demo project based on those topics
  • Take part in community discussions & help solve problems
  • Keep yourself updated on the latest .NET advancements and trends

Apart from these, a .NET developer is required to be proficient in various frameworks, tools, and platforms including:

  • .NET Basics
  • .NET MVC
  • C#
  • SQL Server
  • WCF
  • JavaScript
  • Visual Studio
  • jQuery
  • CSS

In addition to expertise and skill with these tools, a great .NET developer will also have good knowledge about handy Web APIs, LINQ, Entity framework, AngularJS and NodeJS. 

Endnote

Many rookie .NET developers choose to specialize in ASP.NET development services owing to the fact that ASP.NET is arguably the most widely adopted .NET web technology in the world. It’s seen only a rise in demand every year. Choosing a career in .NET development is rather easy. But to become successful requires you to break a lot of sweat.