Net core
1. Basic Features
a. Middleware
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Middleware components are software components that
are assembled into an application pipeline to handle requests and
responses.
Use Case: Adding functionality such as logging, authentication, or
error handling.
Common Libraries: Built-in middleware options in [Link] Core.
Code Snippet:
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public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app, IWebHostEnvironment env) {
[Link]();
[Link]();
[Link]();
[Link](endpoints => {
[Link]();
});
}
b. Dependency Injection (DI)
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Built-in support for dependency injection, making it easy
to manage application dependencies.
Use Case: Promotes loose coupling and enhances testability.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]<IMyService, MyService>();
}
c. Razor Pages
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Razor Pages is a page-based coding model that makes
building web UI easier and more productive.
Use Case: Simplifying the development of web applications with a
more intuitive structure.
Code Snippet:
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public class IndexModel : PageModel {
public void OnGet() {
// Logic for handling GET requests
}
}
d. API Development
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core provides features to build RESTful APIs
easily.
Use Case: Creating services that can be consumed by frontend
applications or other services.
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[ApiController]
[Route("api/[controller]")]
public class UsersController : ControllerBase {
[HttpGet]
public IEnumerable<User> GetAllUsers() {
// Logic to get all users
}
}
2. Medium Features
a. Entity Framework Core (EF Core)
Version: 1.0 (2016)
Part of: Entity Framework
Explanation: EF Core is an ORM framework that allows developers to
work with databases using .NET objects.
Use Case: Simplifying data access and manipulation in applications.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
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public class ApplicationDbContext : DbContext {
public DbSet<User> Users { get; set; }
}
public class User {
public int Id { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
}
b. Authentication and Authorization
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Built-in support for authentication and authorization to
secure web applications.
Use Case: Managing user access and roles in applications.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]("MyScheme")
.AddCookie("MyScheme", options => {
[Link] = "/Account/Login";
});
}
c. Configuration Management
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core provides a flexible configuration system
that can read from various sources (JSON files, environment variables,
command-line arguments).
Use Case: Managing application settings easily across different
environments.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
var connectionString =
[Link]("DefaultConnection");
}
d. Logging
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Built-in logging framework to log information and errors.
Use Case: Monitoring application behavior and troubleshooting issues.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public class MyService {
private readonly ILogger<MyService> _logger;
public MyService(ILogger<MyService> logger) {
_logger = logger;
}
public void DoWork() {
_logger.LogInformation("Doing work...");
}
}
3. Advanced Features of [Link] Core
a. Middleware
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Middleware components are software components that
are assembled into an application pipeline to handle requests and
responses.
Use Case: Adding functionality such as logging, authentication, or
error handling.
Common Libraries: Built-in middleware options in [Link] Core.
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app, IWebHostEnvironment env) {
[Link]();
[Link]();
[Link]();
[Link](endpoints => {
[Link]();
});
}
b. Dependency Injection (DI)
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Built-in support for dependency injection, making it easy
to manage application dependencies.
Use Case: Promotes loose coupling and enhances testability.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]<IMyService, MyService>();
}
c. Entity Framework Core (EF Core)
Version: 1.0 (2016)
Part of: Entity Framework
Explanation: EF Core is an ORM framework that allows developers to
work with databases using .NET objects.
Use Case: Simplifying data access and manipulation in applications.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public class ApplicationDbContext : DbContext {
public DbSet<User> Users { get; set; }
}
public class User {
public int Id { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
}
d. API Development
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core provides features to build RESTful APIs
easily.
Use Case: Creating services that can be consumed by frontend
applications or other services.
Common Libraries: Built-in support in [Link] Core.
Code Snippet:
csharp
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[ApiController]
[Route("api/[controller]")]
public class UsersController : ControllerBase {
[HttpGet]
public IEnumerable<User> GetAllUsers() {
// Logic to get all users
}
}
e. Authentication and Authorization
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Built-in support for authentication and authorization to
secure web applications.
Use Case: Managing user access and roles in applications.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]("MyScheme")
.AddCookie("MyScheme", options => {
[Link] = "/Account/Login";
});
}
f. Logging
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Built-in logging framework to log information and errors.
Use Case: Monitoring application behavior and troubleshooting issues.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public class MyService {
private readonly ILogger<MyService> _logger;
public MyService(ILogger<MyService> logger) {
_logger = logger;
}
public void DoWork() {
_logger.LogInformation("Doing work...");
}
}
g. Configuration Management
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core provides a flexible configuration system
that can read from various sources (JSON files, environment variables,
command-line arguments).
Use Case: Managing application settings easily across different
environments.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
var connectionString =
[Link]("DefaultConnection");
}
h. Health Checks
Version: [Link] Core 2.2 (2018)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Health checks provide a way to monitor the health of
your application and its dependencies.
Use Case: Ensuring that the application is running smoothly and is
responsive.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]("/health");
}
i. API Documentation with Swagger
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Swagger (OpenAPI) provides a way to document and
test APIs easily.
Use Case: Automatically generating API documentation and testing
endpoints.
Common Libraries: [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](c => {
[Link]("v1", new OpenApiInfo { Title = "My API", Version =
"v1" });
});
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]();
[Link](c => {
[Link]("/swagger/v1/[Link]", "My API V1");
});
}
j. Data Protection
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: A system for protecting data, including user passwords
and sensitive data.
Use Case: Ensuring that sensitive information is stored securely.
Common Libraries: [Link].
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
k. Caching
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core provides built-in support for caching data
to improve performance.
Use Case: Storing frequently accessed data to reduce database load.
Common Libraries: [Link] for in-
memory caching.
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public class MyService {
private readonly IMemoryCache _cache;
public MyService(IMemoryCache cache) {
_cache = cache;
}
public string GetCachedData() {
return _cache.GetOrCreate("key", entry => {
[Link] = [Link](5);
return "Cached Value";
});
}
}
l. Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: CORS is a mechanism that allows restricted resources on
a web page to be requested from another domain outside the domain
from which the resource originated.
Use Case: Enabling cross-origin requests in web applications.
Common Libraries: [Link].
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](options => {
[Link]("AllowAll", builder => {
[Link]()
.AllowAnyMethod()
.AllowAnyHeader();
});
});
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]("AllowAll");
}
m. Razor Pages
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Razor Pages is a page-based coding model that makes
building web UI easier and more productive.
Use Case: Simplifying the development of web applications.
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public class IndexModel : PageModel {
public void OnGet() {
// Logic for handling GET requests
}
}
n. SignalR
Version: 2.1 (2016), integrated with [Link] Core
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: SignalR is a library for adding real-time web functionality
to applications. It allows server-side code to push content to connected
clients instantly.
Use Case: Building chat applications, live notifications, or real-time
dashboards.
Common Libraries: [Link].
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public class ChatHub : Hub {
public async Task SendMessage(string user, string message) {
await [Link]("ReceiveMessage", user, message);
}
}
o. Globalization and Localization
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Allows applications to support multiple languages and
cultures.
Use Case: Providing localized content based on user preferences.
Common Libraries: [Link].
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](options => [Link] =
"Resources");
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
var supportedCultures = new[] { "en-US", "fr-FR" };
var localizationOptions = new RequestLocalizationOptions {
DefaultRequestCulture = new RequestCulture("en-US"),
SupportedCultures = [Link](c => new
CultureInfo(c)).ToList(),
SupportedUICultures = [Link](c => new
CultureInfo(c)).ToList()
};
[Link](localizationOptions);
}
4. Extra (Cutting Edge) Features of [Link] Core
a. [Link] Core Identity
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core Identity is a membership system that
adds login functionality to your application.
Use Case: Managing user accounts, including registration, login,
password recovery, and role management.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]<ApplicationDbContext>(options =>
[Link]([Link]("DefaultConnection
")));
[Link]<IdentityUser, IdentityRole>()
.AddEntityFrameworkStores<ApplicationDbContext>()
.AddDefaultTokenProviders();
}
b. OpenAPI and Swagger
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: OpenAPI (formerly Swagger) is a specification for
documenting RESTful APIs, and [Link] Core integrates well with it via
libraries like Swashbuckle.
Use Case: Automatically generating documentation for APIs and
providing a UI for testing endpoints.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](c => {
[Link]("v1", new OpenApiInfo { Title = "My API", Version =
"v1" });
});
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]();
[Link](c => {
[Link]("/swagger/v1/[Link]", "My API V1");
});
}
c. gRPC
Version: [Link] Core 3.0 (2019)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: gRPC is a high-performance, open-source RPC (Remote
Procedure Call) framework that can run in any environment.
Use Case: Building efficient microservices and real-time
communication systems.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link](endpoints => {
[Link]<GreeterService>();
});
}
d. Health Checks
Version: [Link] Core 2.2 (2018)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Health checks provide a way to monitor the health of
your application and its dependencies.
Use Case: Ensuring that the application is running smoothly and is
responsive.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]("/health");
}
e. SignalR
Version: [Link] Core 2.1 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: SignalR is a library for adding real-time web functionality
to applications, allowing server-side code to push content to connected
clients instantly.
Use Case: Building chat applications, live notifications, or real-time
dashboards.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public class ChatHub : Hub {
public async Task SendMessage(string user, string message) {
await [Link]("ReceiveMessage", user, message);
}
}
f. Docker Support
Version: [Link] Core 2.1 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core applications can easily be containerized
and deployed using Docker.
Use Case: Simplifying deployment and scaling in cloud environments.
Common Libraries:
o Dockerfile template support in Visual Studio.
Code Snippet (Dockerfile):
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FROM [Link]/dotnet/aspnet:5.0 AS base
WORKDIR /app
COPY . .
ENTRYPOINT ["dotnet", "[Link]"]
g. Globalization and Localization
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Globalization and localization support allows applications
to adapt to different cultures and languages.
Use Case: Providing localized content based on user preferences.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](options => [Link] =
"Resources");
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
var supportedCultures = new[] { "en-US", "fr-FR" };
var localizationOptions = new RequestLocalizationOptions {
DefaultRequestCulture = new RequestCulture("en-US"),
SupportedCultures = [Link](c => new
CultureInfo(c)).ToList(),
SupportedUICultures = [Link](c => new
CultureInfo(c)).ToList()
};
[Link](localizationOptions);
}
h. API Documentation with Swagger
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Swagger (OpenAPI) provides a way to document and
test APIs easily.
Use Case: Automatically generating API documentation and testing
endpoints.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](c => {
[Link]("v1", new OpenApiInfo { Title = "My API", Version =
"v1" });
});
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]();
[Link](c => {
[Link]("/swagger/v1/[Link]", "My API V1");
});
}
i. Caching
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: [Link] Core provides built-in support for caching to
improve application performance.
Use Case: Storing frequently accessed data to reduce database load.
Common Libraries:
o [Link] for in-memory caching.
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public class MyService {
private readonly IMemoryCache _cache;
public MyService(IMemoryCache cache) {
_cache = cache;
}
public string GetCachedData() {
return _cache.GetOrCreate("key", entry => {
[Link] = [Link](5);
return "Cached Value";
});
}
}
j. Health Checks
Version: [Link] Core 2.2 (2018)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: Health checks provide a way to monitor the health of
your application and its dependencies.
Use Case: Ensuring that the application is running smoothly and is
responsive.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]("/health");
}
k. gRPC
Version: [Link] Core 3.0 (2019)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: gRPC is a high-performance, open-source RPC (Remote
Procedure Call) framework that can run in any environment.
Use Case: Building efficient microservices and real-time
communication systems.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
csharp
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link]();
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link](endpoints => {
[Link]<GreeterService>();
});
}
l. OpenAPI and Swagger Integration
Version: [Link] Core 2.0 (2017)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: OpenAPI (formerly Swagger) allows for automated API
documentation and testing.
Use Case: Helps in generating interactive API documentation.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](c => {
[Link]("v1", new OpenApiInfo { Title = "My API", Version =
"v1" });
});
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]();
[Link](c => {
[Link]("/swagger/v1/[Link]", "My API V1");
});
}
m. API Versioning
Version: [Link] Core 2.1 (2018)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: API versioning allows you to manage changes to your
API without breaking existing clients.
Use Case: Ensuring backward compatibility while evolving the API.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](options => {
[Link] = true;
[Link] = new ApiVersion(1, 0);
});
}
n. CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)
Version: [Link] Core 1.0 (2016)
Part of: [Link] Core
Explanation: CORS is a security feature that allows or restricts
resources on a web page to be requested from another domain outside
the domain from which the resource originated.
Use Case: Enabling or restricting cross-origin requests in web
applications.
Common Libraries:
o [Link].
Code Snippet:
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public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
[Link](options => {
[Link]("AllowAll", builder => {
[Link]()
.AllowAnyMethod()
.AllowAnyHeader();
});
});
}
public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app) {
[Link]("AllowAll");
}