How to Download ASP.NET Core 6
ASP.NET Core is a modern, cross-platform, and open-source framework for building web applications and services. It is fast, scalable, secure, and easy to use. ASP.NET Core 6 is the latest version of the framework, released in November 2021. It offers many new features and improvements that make web development more productive and enjoyable.
In this article, you will learn how to download and install ASP.NET Core 6 on your machine. You will also learn about the main features and benefits of ASP.NET Core 6, and how to create and run a simple web app using Visual Studio or the command line.
What is ASP.NET Core 6 and why use it?
ASP.NET Core 6 is the latest major release of the ASP.NET Core framework. It is part of the .NET 6 platform, which unifies the SDK, base libraries, and runtime across mobile, desktop, IoT, and cloud apps. ASP.NET Core 6 provides several benefits, such as:
- Hot reload: Apply changes to Razor, C#, and CSS source files into your running app during development without the need to rebuild and restart the app.
- Minimal APIs: Create a new ASP.NET Core app with just a few lines of code using the latest C# features and a simplified hosting model.
- Async streaming: Asynchronously stream data from the server without any need for buffering.
- IAsyncDisposable: Support for IAsyncDisposable on controllers, page models, and view components.
- Bootstrap 5.1: ASP.NET Core now comes with integrated Bootstrap 5.1 support.
- Null-state analysis: All ASP.NET Core templates now have C# null-state analysis enabled by default.
- CSS isolation for pages and views: Scope CSS styles to specific pages or views using .cshtml.css files.
- JavaScript modules: Place related JavaScript modules alongside pages, views, and components using .cshtml.js and .razor.js files.
- Blazor improvements: Render components from JavaScript, preserve prerendered state, use error boundaries, custom event args, generic type parameters inference, required component parameters, query string parameters, HTML head content control, JavaScript initializers, dynamic component rendering, etc.
- .NET WebAssembly build tools: Ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation for Blazor WebAssembly apps, as well as support for runtime relinking and native dependencies.
- Single-page apps: Built-in support for Angular 12 and React 17 based on a flexible template pattern that can be used with other popular frontend JavaScript frameworks.
- Socket control: More control over socket creation and handling.
- Strongly-typed headers: Accessing HTTP headers in a strongly-typed way.
- HTTP & W3C logging: Log HTTP traffic, and log using the W3C Extended Log File Format.
- HTTP/3 (Preview): Preview of server support for HTTP/3 based on the new QUIC transport.
For a full list of everything that’s new in ASP.NET Core in .NET 6, check out the ASP.NET Core in .NET 6 release notes.
Prerequisites
Before you can download and install ASP.NET Core 6, you need to have the following prerequisites:
- .NET 6 SDK or runtime: The .NET 6 SDK includes everything you need to develop and run ASP.NET Core 6 apps, including the .NET CLI, the .NET runtime, and the ASP.NET Core shared framework. The .NET 6 runtime includes only the .NET runtime and the ASP.NET Core shared framework, which are required to run ASP.NET Core 6 apps. You can download either the SDK or the runtime depending on your needs.
- Visual Studio 2022 or Visual Studio Code: Visual Studio 2022 is a full-featured integrated development environment (IDE) that supports ASP.NET Core 6 development. Visual Studio Code is a lightweight and cross-platform code editor that also supports ASP.NET Core 6 development with the help of extensions. You can use either of these tools to create, debug, and deploy ASP.NET Core 6 apps.
To check your current .NET version, you can use the dotnet --version
command in a terminal or command prompt. If you have an older version of .NET installed, you can update it by downloading and installing the latest .NET 6 SDK or runtime from the .NET downloads page.
Download and install ASP.NET Core 6
To download and install ASP.NET Core 6, you need to follow these steps:
- Download the .NET 6 SDK or runtime: Go to the .NET downloads page and choose the .NET 6 SDK or runtime for your operating system. You can also use the direct links below:
- Install the .NET 6 SDK or runtime: Depending on your operating system and the method you choose, you can install the .NET 6 SDK or runtime using an installer, a package manager, a script, or a binary archive. For detailed instructions, see the Install .NET on Windows, Install .NET on Linux, or Install .NET on macOS guides.
Operating system | .NET 6 SDK | .NET 6 Runtime |
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Windows x64 | Download | Download |
Windows x86 | Download | Download |
macOS x64/x86 | Download | Download |
macOS ARM64 (Apple Silicon) | Download | Download |
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Verify your installation
After you have installed the .NET 6 SDK or runtime, you can verify your installation by following these steps:
- Check the .NET version: Run the
dotnet --version
command in a terminal or command prompt. You should see the output6.0.100
or higher. - Create and run a simple ASP.NET Core web app: You can use Visual Studio or the command line to create and run a simple ASP.NET Core web app. For Visual Studio, see the Create an ASP.NET Core web app in C# using Visual Studio tutorial. For the command line, see the Create a web API with ASP.NET Core and Visual Studio Code tutorial.
Conclusion
In this article, you learned how to download and install ASP.NET Core 6 on your machine. You also learned about the main features and benefits of ASP.NET Core 6, and how to create and run a simple web app using Visual Studio or the command line. ASP.NET Core 6 is a powerful and modern framework for building web applications and services. It offers many new features and improvements that make web development more productive and enjoyable. To learn more about ASP.NET Core 6, you can check out the following resources:
- ASP.NET Core documentation
- ASP.NET Core tutorials
- ASP.NET Core samples
- ASP.NET Core blogs
- ASP.NET Core videos
- ASP.NET Core community
- ASP.NET Core GitHub repository
- ASP.NET Core feedback portal
FAQs
What is the difference between ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET?
ASP.NET Core is a new framework that is not compatible with ASP.NET. ASP.NET Core is cross-platform, open-source, and has a modular design. ASP.NET Core also supports new scenarios such as Blazor WebAssembly, gRPC, SignalR, and minimal APIs. ASP.NET is a legacy framework that runs only on Windows and is based on System.Web.dll.
Can I use ASP.NET Core 6 with Visual Studio 2019?
No, you cannot use ASP.NET Core 6 with Visual Studio 2019. You need to use Visual Studio 2022 or Visual Studio Code to develop ASP.NET Core 6 apps.
How can I migrate my existing ASP.NET Core app to ASP.NET Core 6?
You can migrate your existing ASP.NET Core app to ASP.NET Core 6 by following the Migrate from ASP.NET Core 5.0 to 6.0 guide. You may need to update some dependencies, configuration settings, and code changes to make your app compatible with ASP.NET Core 6.
How can I update my .NET version to .NET 6?
You can update your .NET version to .NET 6 by downloading and installing the .NET 6 SDK or runtime from the .NET downloads page. You can also use the dotnet --info
command to see the list of installed .NET versions on your machine and remove any unwanted ones.
How can I learn more about ASP.NET Core 6 features and how to use them?
You can learn more about ASP.NET Core 6 features and how to use them by reading the ASP.NET Core in .NET 6 release notes, which provide detailed explanations and code examples for each feature. You can also watch the ASP.NET Community Standup – .NET 6 Launch Special, which showcases some of the new features and demos in action.
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