Key Features
Cross-Platform
Run on Windows, Linux, and macOS with consistent performance and tooling.
High Performance
Optimized runtime and Kestrel web server for fast API responses.
Dependency Injection
Built-in DI container for clean architecture and testability.
Cloud & DevOps Ready
Deploy with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, and CI/CD pipelines.
How It Works
Install .NET SDK
Download the latest .NET SDK from Microsoft’s official site.
Create Project
Run `dotnet new webapi -n MyApp` to scaffold a REST API project.
Define Endpoints
Use controllers and routing attributes to expose HTTP endpoints.
Inject Services
Register and inject services using the built-in DI container.
Build & Deploy
Publish as a self-contained app and deploy to cloud or containers.
Code Example
// Sample .NET Core Web API Controller
[ApiController]
[Route("api/[controller]")]
public class HelloController : ControllerBase {
[HttpGet]
public IActionResult Get() {
return Ok("Hello from .NET Core!");
}
}Use Cases
RESTful APIs
Build scalable APIs for mobile, frontend, or third-party integrations.
Microservices
Design modular services with clean architecture and async support.
Enterprise Apps
Develop secure, maintainable systems for finance, healthcare, and logistics.
Cloud-Native Services
Deploy to Azure, AWS, or GCP using containers and CI/CD pipelines.
Integrations & Resources
Explore .NET Core’s ecosystem and find the tools, platforms, and docs to accelerate your workflow.
Popular Integrations
- Entity Framework Core, Dapper
- SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps
- JWT, OAuth2, IdentityServer
- GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Helpful Resources
FAQ
Common questions about .NET Core’s capabilities, usage, and ecosystem.