aspnetcore

ASP.NET Core is a cross-platform .NET framework for building modern cloud-based web applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux.

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Where to Find the Main Solution File for ASP.NET Core: AspNetCore.sln Location Guide

Locate the AspNetCore.sln file in the dotnet/aspnetcore repository root. This guide helps you find the main solution file to build hundreds of projects efficiently.

how-to-guide
Aug 1, 2026
ASP.NET Core Root Configuration Files: Essential Build and Project Setup

Discover essential ASP.NET Core root configuration files like global.json, Directory.Build.props, and targets. Understand how they control the build system and SDK versioning for dotnet aspnetcore.

how-to-guide
Aug 1, 2026
Understanding Root Directory Files in the ASP.NET Core Repository

Discover the purpose of root directory files in the ASPNET Core repository. Learn how they manage configuration, build, testing, and tooling for the entire solution.

deep-dive
Aug 1, 2026
What Tools Are Used for Generating Documentation from the `docs` Directory in ASP.NET Core?

ASP.NET Core uses DocFX to generate API reference and conceptual documentation from its docs directory. Learn how this static-site generator is orchestrated by MSBuild and GitHub Actions.

how-to-guide
Aug 1, 2026
How Documentation Content Is Organized in the ASP.NET Core Docs Folder

Discover how ASP.NET Core documentation content is organized within the docs folder. Learn about the flat structure and topic-based grouping of Markdown files for clarity.

internals
Aug 1, 2026
Understanding the Docs Directory in ASP.NET Core: A Complete Contributor Guide

Explore the aspnetcore docs directory. Discover its role as a contributor knowledge base for internal guides on building and testing the framework, not end-user API references.

how-to-guide
Aug 1, 2026
How the ASP.NET Core eng Directory Powers the Development Workflow

Discover how the ASP.NET Core eng directory streamlines development. Learn about its role in building, testing, packaging, and publishing across platforms and CI.

internals
Aug 1, 2026
What Scripts and Tools Are in the ASP.NET Core `eng` Directory?

Discover the ASP.NET Core eng directory scripts and tools. This includes Shell, PowerShell, and Node.js for SDK installation, dependency provisioning, test orchestration, and release shipping.

internals
Aug 1, 2026
ASP.NET Core Engineering and Build Infrastructure: Complete Directory Guide

Discover the ASP.NET Core engineering and build infrastructure. Find build scripts in eng and CI pipelines in .github/workflows for the aspnetcore repo. Understand the project's core.

internals
Aug 1, 2026
What Is the Function of the eng Directory in ASP.NET Core?

Discover the vital role of the aspnetcore eng directory. It houses build automation, MSBuild properties, and shared assets for CI, versioning, packaging, and project coordination.

internals
Aug 1, 2026
ASP.NET Core Samples: 15+ Example Applications in the dotnet/aspnetcore Repository

Explore 15+ ASP.NET Core samples in the dotnet/aspnetcore repository. Discover authentication, middleware, hosting, and API patterns with runnable examples using dotnet run.

getting-started
Aug 1, 2026
How ASP.NET Core Samples Are Structured in the dotnet/aspnetcore Repository

Discover how ASP.NET Core samples are organized in the dotnet/aspnetcore repository. Learn about their self-contained project structure for independent execution with dotnet run.

internals
Aug 1, 2026

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