What are some examples of middleware in ASP.NET Core?

What are some examples of middleware in ASP.NET Core?

In ASP.NET Core, middleware are components that are assembled into an application pipeline to handle requests and responses. Examples include authentication, logging, and error handling middleware.

Can you explain how to create custom middleware?

To create custom middleware, you need to define a class with a constructor that takes a RequestDelegate and an Invoke method that processes the request. You can then register it in the Startup class.

What is the order of middleware execution?

Middleware is executed in the order it is registered in the Configure method of the Startup class. Each middleware can call the next one in the pipeline.

How do I use built-in middleware for authentication?

You can use the built-in authentication middleware by adding services in the ConfigureServices method and then using app.UseAuthentication() in the Configure method.