What is ASP.NET Core Middleware?

Can you explain what ASP.NET Core Middleware is?

ASP.NET Core Middleware is software that's assembled into an application pipeline to handle requests and responses.

How does middleware work in the request processing pipeline?

Middleware components are executed in the order they are registered, allowing them to process requests and responses.

Can you give me an example of a common middleware?

Sure! A common example is the Authentication Middleware, which checks user credentials before accessing resources.

How can I create my own custom middleware?

You can create custom middleware by defining a class with a method that takes HttpContext and a RequestDelegate as parameters.