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Creating ASP.

NET Core Web API Project Using Visual Studio


shown in the below image.

The meaning of the above checkboxes is as follows:


 Configure for HTTPS: This option configures your ASP.NET Core application to use HTTPS
(Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) by default. HTTPS ensures that the communication
between the client and server is encrypted, enhancing security. When you select this option,
Visual Studio sets up the necessary SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates and configures
the application to listen on an HTTPS endpoint.

 Enable Docker Support: Selecting this option adds a Dockerfile to your project and
configures it for Docker containerization. Docker is a platform used for developing, shipping,
and running applications inside containers. Enabling Docker support means your application
can be easily packaged and deployed as a container, ensuring consistency across
environments.

 Use Controllers: This option structures your Web API project to use MVC (Model-View-
Controller) controllers. Controllers are classes that handle incoming HTTP requests and
return responses. By using controllers, you can organize your API logic into different actions
within these classes, providing a clean separation of concerns and an organized codebase.

 Enable OpenAPI Support: OpenAPI, also known as Swagger, is a specification for building
APIs. Enabling OpenAPI support automatically generates documentation for your API,
provides a UI for testing API methods, and helps with client generation.
 Do Not Use Top-Level Statements: In recent versions of C#, top-level statements allow for a
more simplified coding structure, especially for small applications or scripts, by reducing code.
However, for larger, more complex applications, you might prefer the traditional structure with
explicit Program and Main classes. Selecting "Do Not Use Top-Level Statements" opts for this
more traditional, explicit structuring of the entry point in your application.
Differences Between HTTP, HTTPS, WSL, IIS Express in Visual Studio to
Run .NET 8 Application
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol):
 HTTP is a protocol used for transmitting data over the internet, primarily for webpages.
 It operates at the application layer and facilitates the transfer of data between web servers
and clients (browsers).
 HTTP does not encrypt the data, which makes it less secure. Sensitive data can be
intercepted by third parties.

HTTPS (HTTP Secure):


 HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP. It employs SSL/TLS encryption to secure the data
transfer.
 This encryption ensures that the data exchanged between the server and the client is
encrypted and secure from interception or tampering.
 For web applications, especially those handling sensitive data like login credentials and
payment information, HTTPS is a must to ensure data security and integrity.

WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux):


 WSL is a feature in Windows that allows users to run a Linux environment directly on
Windows, without the need for a virtual machine or dual-boot setup.
 It is useful for developers who need to run Linux-based applications, tools, or development
environments on a Windows machine.
 In the context of .NET development, WSL allows developers to test and run .NET applications
in a Linux environment while using Windows as their primary OS.

IIS Express:
 IIS Express is a lightweight, self-contained version of IIS (Internet Information Services)
optimized for developers.
 It is used within Visual Studio for developing and testing web applications locally.
 IIS Express supports both HTTP and HTTPS and is designed to make it easy to develop and
test web applications without requiring administrative privileges or a full IIS installation.

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