ASP.NET Concepts
Explore the fundamental concepts that power modern web development with ASP.NET. This section provides a deep dive into the architecture, patterns, and core technologies that make ASP.NET a robust and scalable framework.
Core Concepts
What is ASP.NET?
An open-source framework developed by Microsoft for building modern, cloud-enabled, internet-connected applications. It runs on .NET and allows you to build dynamic web pages, applications, and services.
ASP.NET Web Forms
A programming model that enables developers to build dynamic web pages more easily than coding directly HTML and script. It's event-driven and component-based, abstracting away much of the HTTP request/response lifecycle.
ASP.NET MVC
A framework that separates application concerns into three distinct roles: Model, View, and Controller. It provides a cleaner separation of concerns and greater control over HTML output, making it ideal for complex applications and testability.
ASP.NET Core
A cross-platform, high-performance, open-source framework for building modern, internet-connected applications. It's a complete rewrite of ASP.NET, optimized for cloud and developer productivity.
Razor Pages
A page-centric approach to building web UIs with ASP.NET Core. It simplifies the creation of Razor-based server-side rendered HTML pages by bringing together page logic and the view into a single unit.
Key Technologies
HTTP Handlers and Modules
Low-level extensibility points within the ASP.NET pipeline that allow you to intercept and process requests and responses at various stages.
Caching
Techniques and mechanisms within ASP.NET to improve performance by storing frequently accessed data or rendered output in memory, reducing the need for repeated processing.
State Management
Strategies for preserving user and application state across multiple HTTP requests, as HTTP is inherently stateless. This includes View State, Session State, and Application State.
Security
Built-in features and best practices for securing ASP.NET applications, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and common web vulnerabilities.
Dependency Injection
A design pattern and a core feature in ASP.NET Core for managing the creation and dependencies of objects, promoting loosely coupled and maintainable code.
Getting Started
To begin your journey with ASP.NET, consider exploring the following: