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NET CORE
[Link] CORE OVERVIEW
[Link] CORE OVERVIEW

[Link] Core is a free, open-source, and cross-platform

framework for building cloud-based applications, such as web
apps, IoT apps, and mobile backends. It is designed to run on
the cloud as well as on-premises.

[Link] Core is not an upgraded version of [Link].

[Link] Core is completely rewriting that work with
the .net Core framework. It is much faster, configurable,
modular, scalable, extensible, and has cross-platform support.
KEY FEATURES:

 Cross-Platform: [Link] Core applications can be developed

and run on Windows, Linux, and macOS, providing flexibility
and broad reach.
 Hosting Options: Applications can be hosted using various
servers, including:
 Kestrel: A cross-platform web server for [Link] Core.
 IIS: Internet Information Services for Windows Server.
 Nginx and Apache: Popular web servers on Linux and macOS.
 Docker: Containerization support for consistent deployments.
 Cloud Services: Seamless integration with cloud providers like
KEY FEATURES:
 Open-Source: The framework is developed and maintained by
the .NET Foundation and the open-source community, fostering
transparency and collaboration.
 Cloud-Enabled: [Link] Core is designed with cloud-based
applications in mind, offering features that facilitate development
and deployment in cloud environments.
 Built-in supports for Dependency Injection
 Built-in supports for the logging framework and it can be extensible
 Command-line supports to creating, building, and running of the
application
 There is no web .config file. We can store the custom configuration
MODULES:
 [Link] Core MVC: For building robust web applications
following the Model-View-Controller pattern.
 [Link] Core Web API: For creating RESTful services
accessible by various clients, including browsers and mobile
devices.
 [Link] Core Razor Pages: For developing page-focused web
applications with a simplified coding model.
 [Link] Core Blazor: For building interactive web UIs using C#
instead of JavaScript.
COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS TECHNOLOGIES:
[Link] Web
Feature [Link] MVC [Link] Core
Forms
Initial Release 2002 2009 2016
Performance Moderate Improved High
Cross-Platform No No Yes
Cloud-Friendly Limited Improved Yes
Open Source No Partial Yes
Development Multiple
Event-Driven MVC Pattern
Model Patterns
WHAT IS A WEB APPLICATION FRAMEWORK?
A web application framework simplifies the development
of modern web applications by providing reusable tools and
libraries. It helps handle recurring tasks, such as:
 managing HTTP requests, user authentication, database
interactions, URL routing, and output formatting (HTML/JSON).
Benefits: Frameworks reduce complexity, Improve
scalability, Increase development productivity.
KESTREL AND OTHER SERVERS
• Kestrel: The cross-platform web server for [Link] Core,
lightweight and efficient for handling dynamic content.

• Reverse Proxy Servers: These servers forward client

requests to backend servers and return responses to
clients.
o IIS, Nginx, Apache.
KESTREL AND OTHER SERVERS
KESTREL
Kestrel is the cross-platform web server for [Link] Core.
It is lightweight and suitable for serving dynamic content.
Responsibilities:
 Handles HTTP requests: Handles incoming HTTP requests and
responses.
 Hosting: Hosts the [Link] Core application.
 Configuration: Supports various configurations such as HTTP/2,
HTTPS, etc.
Use Case:
 Ideal for development and internal networks.
 Typically used in conjunction with a reverse proxy for production
REVERSE PROXY SERVERS
 A reverse proxy server forwards client requests to backend
servers and returns the responses to the clients.
 Common reverse proxy servers include Nginx, Apache, and IIS.
Responsibilities:
 Load Balancing: Distributes incoming requests across multiple servers.
 SSL Termination: Handles SSL/TLS encryption and decryption.
 Caching: Caches responses to improve performance.
 Security: Provides additional security features like request filtering, IP
whitelisting, and rate limiting.
Use Case:
 Used in front of Kestrel to enhance security, load balancing, and other
enterprise-level requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF KESTREL AND REVERSE
PROXY SERVERS
 Kestrel:
 Serves HTTP requests directly.
 Provides efficient request processing.
 Should be used behind a reverse proxy for additional security and
stability.

Reverse Proxy:
 Acts as an intermediary between clients and Kestrel.
 Provides SSL termination, load balancing, and security features.
 Enhances the overall performance and security of the application.