Chapter 1. Getting started with ASP.NET Core

This chapter covers

  • What is ASP.NET Core?
  • How ASP.NET Core works
  • Choosing between .NET Core and .NET Framework
  • Preparing your development environment

Choosing to learn and develop with a new framework is a big investment, so it’s important to establish early on whether it’s right for you. In this chapter, I’ll provide some background about ASP.NET Core, what it is, how it works, and why you should consider it for building your web applications.

If you’re new to .NET development, this chapter will help you to choose a development platform for your future apps. For existing .NET developers, I’ll also provide guidance on whether now is the right time to consider moving your focus to .NET Core, and ...

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