.NET Core and its latest version, .NET 7, represent a revolutionary step forward for the .NET Framework. It offers many advantages over the .NET Framework in all aspects, from productivity to performance, from cross-platform support to developer satisfaction. ASP.NET Core was even voted the most favorite web platform (tied with Svelte) in Stack Overflow’s 2021 Developer Survey. Clearly, there are good reasons to consider migrating.
Even before the release of .NET 7, Microsoft was clear: .NET Core is the future of .NET. To cite this article, follow the steps below.
New applications should be built on .NET Core. .NET Core is where future .NET investments will be made. Existing applications can safely use the .NET Framework platform to be supported. Existing applications that want to take advantage of new features in .NET should consider moving to .NET Core. As we plan for the future, we will add even more features to the platform.
As of today, .NET 7 is the go-to for new applications, and if you are porting an existing application from the .NET Framework, .NET 7 is the ideal target platform.
However, upgrading an application to ASP.NET Core will require some effort. This effort must be balanced with business value and goals. platform .NET Framework applications have a long life ahead of them with support built into Windows for the foreseeable future. What questions should you consider before deciding to migrate to .NET 7? What are the expected benefits? What are the tradeoffs? How much effort is required? These obvious questions are just the beginning, but they are a great starting point as teams consider how to support their customers’ needs with the applications of today and tomorrow.