ASP.NET Core Overview
ASP.NET Core is a modern, cross-platform web framework developed by Microsoft. It's a redesign of ASP.NET with improved performance, modularity, and cross-platform support.
Cross-Platform Support
ASP.NET Core runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, giving you flexibility in deployment. You can develop on any platform and deploy to any platform, including cloud services.
High Performance
ASP.NET Core is one of the fastest web frameworks available. It's optimized for performance with features like async/await support, compiled Razor views, and efficient request handling.
Dependency Injection
Built-in dependency injection makes it easy to manage dependencies and create testable code. Services are registered in a container and automatically injected where needed.
Middleware Pipeline
The middleware pipeline allows you to add cross-cutting concerns like authentication, logging, and error handling. Middleware components can be easily added, removed, or reordered.
MVC and Web API
ASP.NET Core supports both MVC (Model-View-Controller) for web applications and Web API for RESTful services. You can build full-stack applications or API backends with the same framework.
Entity Framework Core
Entity Framework Core is the ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) for ASP.NET Core. It provides a powerful way to work with databases using strongly-typed objects and LINQ queries.