Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

📘 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is ASP.NET Core the same as ASP.NET Core MVC?

No. ASP.NET Core is the base web framework. ASP.NET Core MVC is a pattern and framework built on top of it to structure applications using Model-View-Controller.

Q2: Can I build APIs without MVC?

Yes. ASP.NET Core allows you to build APIs using Minimal APIs or Razor Pages — you don’t need the full MVC framework unless your app requires structured views and controllers.

Q3: What's the difference between Razor Pages and MVC?

Razor Pages is page-focused, ideal for simple, single-page handlers. MVC is better for complex apps needing separation of concerns between controller, view, and model.

Q4: Is ASP.NET Core production-ready?

Absolutely. It's been battle-tested in large-scale enterprise applications and powers Microsoft’s own services like Bing and Azure.

Q5: Can ASP.NET Core run on Linux?

Yes. One of its biggest advantages is cross-platform compatibility. You can host ASP.NET Core apps on Linux, macOS, or Windows.