Editor Setup

Project Editor Setup for ASP.NET Core 9 - Modern Web Development

Setting up your environment for ASP.NET Core 9 ensures smooth and efficient web application development. This guide provides all the steps and tools necessary to get started with Visual Studio 2022 and essential configurations for ASP.NET Core 9 projects.

Install .NET SDK 9

• Download and Install: If not already installed, download the .NET 9 SDK from the official .NET website. Choose the version suitable for your operating system.
• Verify Installation: Open a terminal or command prompt and run the following command:

  dotnet --version

  It should display a version starting with 9.

• Configure PATH (if necessary): Ensure the installation directory is added to your system's PATH environment variable for seamless access.

Create an ASP.NET Core 9 Project

• 1. Open Visual Studio

  Launch Visual Studio 2022 and select Create a New Project.

• 2. Select a Template

  • ASP.NET Core Empty: A minimal project with no predefined content.
  • ASP.NET Core Web API: For building RESTful services.
  • ASP.NET Core Web App (Model-View-Controller): For MVC web applications.
  • ASP.NET Core Web App: For Razor Pages projects.

• 3. Configure the Project

  Set your target framework to .NET 9.0. Enable Docker support if required. Configure authentication and HTTPS settings based on your project requirements.

Install Essential Extensions

• 1. ASP.NET Core Snippets

  • Installation: Search for extensions like C# for Visual Studio Code if using VS Code.
  • Features: Autocomplete for common ASP.NET Core snippets like controllers, middleware, and services.

• 2. Swagger/OpenAPI Tools

  • Purpose: Adds support for generating and testing APIs with Swagger UI.
  • Integration: Add `Swashbuckle.AspNetCore` NuGet package for easy setup.

• 3. NuGet Package Manager

  • Purpose: Manage your project’s dependencies efficiently.

Configure Project Settings

• AppSettings Configuration: Use `appsettings.json` for storing environment-specific configurations.
• Middleware Pipeline: Configure middleware in `Program.cs` to handle requests and responses.
• Dependency Injection: Register services in `Program.cs` for use throughout the application.

Run and Test Your Project

• Run Locally: Use F5 for debugging or Ctrl + F5 to run without debugging.
• Test with Swagger: Access Swagger UI by navigating to `/swagger` after running your API project.
• Enable Hot Reload: Make changes to code and see updates in real-time without restarting the app.

By following these steps, you'll have an optimized environment for ASP.NET Core 9 development, ensuring productivity and efficiency in your projects.