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ASP.NET Core

Build modern, cloud-enabled, internet-connected applications.

Overview

ASP.NET Core is a cross-platform, high-performance, open-source framework for building modern, cloud-based, internet-connected applications. It is a rewrite of ASP.NET and includes features like MVC (Model-View-Controller), Razor Pages, and Web API. ASP.NET Core can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and can be deployed to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Key Features

• Cross-Platform: Develop and run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• High Performance: Built for speed and efficiency.
• Open Source: Community-driven development.
• Unified Framework: Supports MVC, Razor Pages, and Web API in one framework.
• Dependency Injection: Built-in support for managing dependencies.
• Tag Helpers: Enhance Razor markup with server-side code.
• Middleware Pipeline: Customizable request processing.

Getting Started

To begin with ASP.NET Core, you'll need the .NET SDK. You can download it from the official .NET website. Once installed, you can create your first application using the .NET CLI:

dotnet new webapp -o MyWebApp
cd MyWebApp
dotnet run

Popular Scenarios

• Building RESTful web APIs
• Developing single-page applications (SPAs) with frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js
• Creating real-time web experiences with SignalR
• Building server-side rendered applications with Razor Pages and MVC
• Developing microservices

Further Reading

• ASP.NET Core MVC
• ASP.NET Core Razor Pages
• ASP.NET Core SignalR
• First ASP.NET Core MVC App Tutorial