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ASP.NET Core Integration

The Arc provides enhanced capabilities for ASP.NET Core applications, building upon the core Arc features with web-specific functionality. This integration offers powerful tools for API development including advanced model binding, validation, authorization, and automatic API documentation.

Features

  • Configuration - Configure Arc through appsettings.json or programmatically
  • Authorization - Enhanced authorization with role-based access and policy support
  • Microsoft Identity - Integration with Microsoft Client Principal for Azure services
  • FromRequest Attribute - Advanced model binding combining multiple HTTP request sources
  • Swagger - Enhanced OpenAPI documentation with Arc-specific schema generation
  • Validation - Comprehensive validation with FluentValidation support
  • Without Wrappers - Control response wrapping behavior for specific endpoints

When to Use ASP.NET Core Integration

Use the ASP.NET Core integration when you need:

  • Full web framework capabilities (Kestrel, middleware pipeline, static files)
  • Razor views or MVC features
  • Swagger UI for API documentation
  • Advanced middleware scenarios
  • Maximum HTTP throughput with Kestrel
  • Traditional web application patterns

When to Use Arc.Core Instead

Consider using Arc.Core (without ASP.NET Core) when you need:

  • Minimal dependencies and smaller binary size
  • Faster startup times
  • Lower memory footprint
  • Native AOT compilation support
  • Console applications or background services
  • Scenarios where full web framework is unnecessary

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