What is ASP.NET? | ASP.NET Core 101 [1 of 13]

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Title: Getting Started with ASP.NET: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Introduction to ASP.NET:

    • ASP.NET is a framework for building fast and secure web applications and services within the .NET ecosystem.
    • It is cross-platform, allowing you to run it on Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or any other platform.
  2. Benefits of ASP.NET:

    • ASP.NET enables you to build web apps on any operating system using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • You can create web services that can be utilized by your website or mobile apps.
    • Integration with popular third-party apps like Microsoft, Google, and Twitter for authentication purposes.
  3. Using Razor in ASP.NET:

    • ASP.NET allows you to create web pages using a language called Razor.
    • With Razor, you can seamlessly combine HTML with C# code by using the "@" symbol.
  4. Tools for ASP.NET Development:

    • Visual Studio, the IDE for ASP.NET development, is free to use.
    • .NET, C#, and ASP.NET are open-source, with their code available on GitHub for reference and learning.
  5. Additional Learning Resources:

    • If you are new to C# or .NET, consider exploring the C# 101 series and other tutorials on .NET for a comprehensive understanding.
  6. Conclusion:

    • We hope you found this overview of ASP.NET informative and engaging.
    • Stay tuned for the next video in which Scott and the instructor will guide you through creating your very first ASP.NET website.

By following these steps, you will gain a foundational understanding of ASP.NET and be well-equipped to start building web applications using this powerful framework.