Introduction

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Building modern web applications involves managing a complex stack of technologies and ensuring seamless integration between the front-end and back-end. Developers need a framework that provides robust tools for creating scalable, high-performance web applications while simplifying the development process. ASP.NET Core is a comprehensive framework within the .NET ecosystem designed for modern web development that effectively and efficiently addresses these challenges.

In this module, you discover what ASP.NET Core is, gain an overview of how it works, and learn when to use it.

Scenario

Imagine you and your team are asked to create a web app for an online store. Your team might be expected to provide any number of the following modern web app features:

  • Customer browsing and search options to navigate a wide selection of goods.
  • Authentication, authorization, profile management, and order tracking.
  • Secure customer payment interaction for purchases.
  • Real-time interactive chat with the store's customer service team.
  • App logging and health monitoring.
  • Cloud-ready, environment-based configuration.

ASP.NET Core provides the tools and libraries needed to implement these features and more, efficiently and seamlessly, ensuring a high-quality user experience and robust application performance.

What is the main goal?

By the end of this session, you'll know:

  • What ASP.NET Core features will help you successfully meet modern web app demands.
  • An overview of how ASP.NET Core works.
  • When to use ASP.NET Core.