What is ASP.NET Core middleware and how does it work?

What is ASP.NET Core middleware and how does it work?

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

Can you give me an example of middleware in action?

Sure! A common example is the authentication middleware, which checks if a user is logged in before allowing access to certain routes.

How do I create custom middleware?

You can create custom middleware by defining a class with a method that takes in a RequestDelegate and returns a Task.

What are some common built-in middleware components?

Some common built-in middleware components include routing, static files, authentication, and error handling.