Claudio Bernasconi

Software Engineer

Claudio Bernasconi is a Software Engineer, Microsoft-certified technology specialist (2011, 2013), blogger, technology enthusiast, founder of a software development company (2021), and instructor here at the Zero To Mastery Academy.

He started teaching .NET development on his blog in 2008 and has been running a popular .NET development YouTube channel since 2018 and mentoring junior developers 1-on-1 for years.

His education includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lucerne, Switzerland and an apprenticeship as an Application Developer.

He has earned a living by developing software since 2006, working in different companies and industries in Switzerland. He has accumulated over a decade of experience in desktop, mobile, and web development in various technologies, focusing on the .NET platform.

With a focus on customer satisfaction, process optimization, and code quality, Claudio creates sustainable software systems peers and customers love to maintain. He likes to use established and cutting-edge tools where applicable to accomplish his goals.

He believes that thoroughly understanding a topic means you can teach it efficiently and with simple words.

In March 2023, he quit his job to follow his passion and become the instructor for C#/.NET development at the Zero To Mastery Academy, further building his software company, and running his YouTube channel.

Courses

Beginner

C#/.NET Bootcamp: Full-Stack Web Development (w/ ASP.NET Core and Blazor)

15.5 Hours •228 Lessons

Learn C#/.NET, among the most popular and in-demand coding tools. Learn to build applications for web, mobile, IoT, and gaming. No previous experience needed.

Claudio Bernasconi

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Other content

C# Cheat Sheet

Cheatsheet

Official ZTM C# Cheat Sheet to help all those that want to learn and remember key syntax and concepts of C# programming.

Claudio Bernasconi

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Blog posts

Beginners Guide To C# Struct vs Class (With Code Examples)

20 min read

Beginners guide to C# struct vs class—what’s the difference? Get it wrong, and your code suffers! Learn how they work and when to use each in this guide.

Claudio Bernasconi

.NET Interview Questions and Answers (With Code Examples)

33 min read

Ace your C# and .NET interview with expert answers and real code examples. No fluff—just what you need to impress and land the job. Start prepping now!

Claudio Bernasconi

Beginner's Guide to To C# Access Modifiers (With Code Examples)

15 min read

Master C# access modifiers! Learn how to secure your code, prevent bugs, and build professional apps with clear, simple examples. Start coding smarter today!

Claudio Bernasconi

Beginner's Guide to TimeSpan in C# (With Code Examples)

11 min read

Learn to create a real-time countdown timer in C# with TimeSpan. From setup to smooth ticking, bring dynamic timing to your game or app projects!

Claudio Bernasconi

Beginner’s Guide to Async and Await in C# (With Code Examples)

15 min read

Want seamless user experiences in C# apps? Dive into async and await and learn how to improve performance by managing background tasks effortlessly.

Claudio Bernasconi

Beginner's Guide to C# String Interpolation (With Code Examples)

12 min read

Unlock the power of C# string interpolation to write cleaner, more efficient code. Learn how to embed variables and format strings effortlessly!

Claudio Bernasconi

What Is C# Used For? Pretty Much Everything!

8 min read

C# can build anything from Desktop + Web Apps to Cloud Integrations, Games, Automations + more. In this guide, I walk through why it works so well in each area.

Claudio Bernasconi

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn C#

8 min read

It's been 23 years since C# went live, but it's still growing in popularity. Find out why (+ why you should learn this language ASAP to advance your career).

Claudio Bernasconi