Implement asynchronous tasks
Learn how to implement asynchronous tasks in C# apps using the async and await keywords and how to run asynchronous tasks in parallel.
Learning objectives
Implement asynchronous programming in C# using the
asyncandawaitkeywords.Perform asynchronous file input and output operations and access web resources asynchronously in C#.
Use the Task Parallel Library (TPL) in C# for parallel programming and managing concurrent data structures.
Identify common pitfalls in parallel programming and handle exceptions in async and parallel tasks.
Implement data parallelism in a C# application as part of a hands-on exercise.
Prerequisites
An installation of Visual Studio Code with the C# Dev Kit extension installed.
The ability to develop object-oriented programs in C# that implement classes, interfaces, class inheritance, and polymorphic behavior.
The ability to manage collections, structs, records, generics, dates and times, and anonymous types.
A basic understanding of file input and output operations using the System.IO classes.
A basic understanding of JSON serialization and deserialization using System.Text.Json classes and Data Transfer Objects.