Engage with the ASP.NET Core Community

The ASP.NET Core community is a vibrant and active group of developers worldwide. Whether you're a beginner looking for help, an experienced developer wanting to share your knowledge, or a contributor seeking to improve the framework, there are many ways to get involved.

Key Community Hubs

Here are some of the primary places where the ASP.NET Core community gathers:

  • GitHub: The heart of ASP.NET Core development happens on GitHub. You can find the source code, report issues, and even contribute directly to the framework.
    dotnet/aspnetcore
  • Stack Overflow: Ask questions and get answers from a vast community of developers. Use the asp.net-core tag for visibility.
    Stack Overflow (asp.net-core tag)
  • Microsoft Q&A: Another excellent platform for asking technical questions and finding solutions.
    Microsoft Q&A (ASP.NET Core)
  • Discord: Join official and unofficial Discord servers to chat in real-time with other developers.
    .NET Foundation Discord
  • Forums: Engage in discussions and share your thoughts on various topics related to ASP.NET Core.
    GitHub Discussions

How to Contribute

Contributing to ASP.NET Core can take many forms, from writing documentation to submitting code fixes:

  • Report Bugs: If you find a bug, please open an issue on the ASP.NET Core GitHub repository.
  • Suggest Features: Have an idea for a new feature? Discuss it on GitHub Discussions.
  • Submit Code: Want to fix a bug or add a new feature? Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Ensure you read the contributing guidelines first.
  • Improve Documentation: Documentation is crucial. Help us make it better by submitting pull requests to the AspNetCore.Docs repository.
  • Help Others: Answer questions on Stack Overflow or Microsoft Q&A. Your expertise is invaluable!

Community Showcase

See what others are building with ASP.NET Core! Share your projects and get inspired by the amazing work of the community.

Check out community blogs, YouTube channels, and social media for the latest news, tips, and tutorials.