In this video, dotnet (with guests Tomasz Osmanowski, Michał Siegień, and Tymoteusz Bielski) demonstrates how the .NET platform, Razor Pages, and HTMX can simplify and modernize web development education.

Teaching Modern Web Development with .NET, Razor Pages, and HTMX

Learn how the Textbooker.pl app exemplifies a simplified educational approach to web development. This session features Tomasz Osmanowski, Michał Siegień, and Tymoteusz Bielski, hosted by Cam Soper and Scott Addie.

Key Topics Covered

• Unified .NET Platform: How the .NET ecosystem integrates backend, frontend, and deployment, lowering barriers for new developers and students.
• Razor Pages: Modern web development leveraging .NET Razor Pages for fast, responsive apps with clean separation of concerns.
• HTMX: Reduce reliance on JavaScript with HTMX, enabling dynamic, interactive user experiences directly from the server.
• Educational Benefits: Focus on programming fundamentals without overwhelming learners with complex frontend frameworks.
• Real-World Case Study: Insights from building and teaching with the Textbooker.pl application.

Highlights

• Demonstrates how combining Razor Pages and HTMX leads to highly interactive applications while minimizing frontend code complexity.
• Discussion on why these technologies are especially suited for education: easier setup, faster feedback loops, and comprehensible full-stack patterns.
• Tips for educators looking to modernize their web development curriculum using .NET technologies.

Guests

• Tomasz Osmanowski
• Michał Siegień
• Tymoteusz Bielski

Hosts

• Cam Soper
• Scott Addie

Resources

• .NET Official Documentation
• HTMX Documentation
• Sample code and lesson plans discussed in the video (not provided here)

This video is ideal for instructors, students, and developers interested in practical, approachable web development with .NET and modern tools.