Why ASP.NET Core? Benefits and Features

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📘 Why ASP.NET Core? Benefits and Features

Here’s why ASP.NET Core is considered one of the best frameworks for web and cloud-based development:

| Feature                          | Description                                                                 |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Cross-Platform                   | Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux                                           |
| High Performance                 | Outperforms many competitors due to Kestrel and minimal memory footprint    |
| Dependency Injection (Built-In)  | Clean, testable code with native DI support                                 |
| Unified Programming Model        | Build APIs, websites, and microservices in one stack                        |
| Modular via Middleware           | Lightweight, customizable request pipeline                                  |
| Razor Pages & MVC                | Supports both page-focused and MVC-based design paradigms                   |
| Open Source                      | Backed by Microsoft and a global community                                  |