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.NET Backend Development Guide | ASP.NET Core & C# Server-Side

Discover the fundamentals of building robust backend applications using .NET Core and C#, covering everything from REST APIs to web application development.

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.NET Backend Development

Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core & C# Server-Side Programming

.NET is cross-platform, open-source framework for building applications.

web APIs and web applications. .NET provides high performance and mode

What is the difference between .NET Framework and .NET Core?

.NET Framework is Windows-only. .NET Core (now .NET) is cross-platform, open-source, and modern. .NET is

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error handling. Middleware pipeline enables request processing.

How do I build REST APIs with ASP.NET Core?

Build APIs using Web API controllers or minimal APIs. Controllers use attributes for routing and HTTP methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is token-based authentication? Authenticati

Token-based authentication is an approach where users are authenticated using tokens, which are typically JSON Web Tokens (JWTs).

What is the difference between MVC and Web API?

MVC (Model-View-Controller) is primarily designed for building traditional web applications with user interfaces, while Web API focuses on creating backend services that expose data through RESTful APIs.

MVC returns views (HTML). Web API return?

MVC returns HTML views to the browser for rendering a user interface, whereas Web API typically returns structured data in formats like JSON or XML.

Services. Both use similar patterns.?

Both MVC and Web API utilize similar architectural patterns for handling requests, processing business logic, and interacting with databases – often employing dependency injection and layered architectures.

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