{"id":11188,"date":"2023-12-12T13:11:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T13:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=11188"},"modified":"2026-03-16T05:51:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:51:01","slug":"net-8-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/net-8-features\/","title":{"rendered":".NET 8: A Comprehensive Overview and New Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A true .NET enthusiast is aware of this framework&#8217;s capabilities. Every time a new version of this framework is released, it proves why it is the best option for creating reliable web applications.<\/p>\n<p>This time .NET 8 hit the floor (<strong>release date- 14 November 2023<\/strong>) with new features such as full-stack Blazor, .NET MAUI, AI, simple code syntax, Leaner container image and many more. Microsoft combines the best features of .NET Core and .NET Framework in this new version.<\/p>\n<p>Are you curious about the differences between .NET 8 and its predecessors?<\/p>\n<p>I heard Yes! Then, keep reading till the end.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll look at some exciting new features in .NET 8, transforming the .NET ecosystem and enabling developers to make more creative and reliable applications.<\/p>\n<p>.NET is a cross-platform framework developed by Microsoft that is used to create a wide range of applications, including web, desktop, mobile, and cloud-based solutions. It supports multiple programming languages and provides libraries, tools, and runtime environments for efficient and standardized software development across various platforms and devices.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft ASP.NET is a component of the Microsoft .NET framework and the replacement for Active Server Pages (ASP) technology. (<a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/convert-net-framework-to-net-core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover how to change.NET core to.NET framework<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>View the use statistics for ASP.NET.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22096 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"ASP.NET Usage Statistics\" width=\"792\" height=\"649\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 792w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics-300x246.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics-768x629.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics.webp?size=128x105&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics.webp?size=384x315&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics.webp?size=512x420&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ASP.NET-Usage-Statistics.webp?size=640x524&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 792px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 792\/649;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trends.builtwith.com\/framework\/ASP.NET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The .NET ecosystem has undergone numerous new developments and enhancements with the release of .NET version 8. In this new version, the long-term support (LTS) assures developers of a reliable platform and extended support.<\/p>\n<p>Blazor server-side rendering, support for native AOT compilation, and streamlined output routes are just a few of the enhancements and new capabilities in this new version.<\/p>\n<p>As a developer, you might wonder what enhancements and features set it apart from its predecessor. In this post, we&#8217;ll look at the .NET 8 features and improvements that make it a fantastic option for developers who want to stay on top of the game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction7\">\n<p>Unlock the revolutionary power of .NET 8. Let\u2019s build secure and game-changing solutions together!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/dot-net-enterprise-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET for Enterprise App Development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/net-8-features\/#whats-new-explore-all-net-8-features\" >What\u2019s New? Explore ALL NET .8 Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/net-8-features\/#an-interesting-take-on-net-8-upgrade\" >An Interesting Take on .NET 8 Upgrade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/net-8-features\/#end-note\" >End Note<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/net-8-features\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats-new-explore-all-net-8-features\"><\/span>What\u2019s New? Explore ALL NET .8 Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17573 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"ALL NET .8 Features\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ALL-NET-.8-Features.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like previous versions, the .NET Core 8 is also a powerpack framework launched by the Microsoft team to improve performance and ease down <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/web-application-development-processes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web application development processes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction7\">\n<p>Unlock the secrets to turbocharging your enterprise app performance! Discover how .NET can be your game-changer in this blog.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/dot-net-enterprise-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover .NET Power<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. Long-term Support (LTS) Release<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17575 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Long-term Support (LTS) Release\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-term-Support-LTS-Release.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A structured release pattern was introduced with the previous version of.NET. Versions with odd numbers are known as Standard Term Support (STS) releases, and they come with an 18-month support period.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/web-application-development-processes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NET 7<\/a>, .NET 8 is classified as a Long-term Support (LTS) release, meaning Microsoft will continue to provide updates and extended support for it (up to three years). LTS releases are designed for stability and continuity, making them suitable for enterprise applications requiring long-term maintenance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction6\">\n<p>Crack the secret to your enterprise\u2019s success. Explore how .NET drives remarkable growth and transformation.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/dot-net-enterprise-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET for Enterprise App Development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Users can rely on LTS versions for critical applications, as they receive security patches, bug fixes, and updates beyond the standard support cycle. The extended support ensures that businesses can maintain the stability and security of their applications over an extended duration without being forced into frequent upgrades, providing a reliable foundation for sustained software development and deployment.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Blazor Update<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17576 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Blazor Update\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Blazor is a web framework within the .NET ecosystem that allows <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated .NET developers<\/a> to build interactive web applications using C# and .NET instead of traditional JavaScript. It enables the creation of single-page applications with components running on both the server and client sides, providing a unified development experience for web development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blazor has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements in this latest version. These are the important ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With Blazor components, server-side rendering (SSR) now enables content updates to be streamed through the response stream. This feature considerably enhances the user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17577 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"numerous upgrades and improvements in this latest version\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Numerous-upgrades-and-improvements-in-this-latest-version.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blazor SSR now has a more efficient way of handling form posts, which is one of its new features. This enhancement makes the creation of web forms and the handling of submissions easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17578 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Blazor Update\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blazor-Update-3.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blazor supports client-side routing in <a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/dotnet\/announcing-dotnet-8-preview-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">.NET 8 Preview<\/a> 4, which enables standard URL fragments to navigate to particular HTML elements on a page. This means that when the URL fragment matches the element identifier, Blazor will automatically scroll to the HTML element to which you have assigned an identifier using the {id} attribute. This function provides a smooth and easy way to go between different parts of a webpage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all these changes, full-stack web UI is the most significant shift in the Blazor ecosystem and is expected to establish Blazor as the &#8220;go-to UI framework&#8221; for modern .NET web applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction7\">\n<p>Unleash your project\u2019s full potential. Hire our elite .NET developers to craft secure, scalable solutions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hire .NET Experts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. System.Text.Json Serialization<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17579 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"System.Text.Json Serialization\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/System.Text_.Json-Serialization.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json?view=net-8.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SystemText<\/a> is a JSON serialization library in .NET that offers high-performance and customizable JSON serialization and deserialization. Introduced as part of .NET Core, it&#8217;s now a fundamental component in .NET version 8.<\/p>\n<p>System.Text.Json has improved significantly, especially regarding dependability and performance when utilized in Native AOT apps with ASP.NET Core. These improvements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Built-in Support for Additional Types<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following additional types are supported by the serializer by default.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.memory-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Memory<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.readonlymemory-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ReadOnlyMemory&lt;T&gt;<\/a> values. byte values are serialized to Base64 strings and other types to JSON arrays.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/custom-net-development-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best tools to enhance your custom .NET development processes.<\/a><\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\">JsonSerializer.Serialize&lt;ReadOnlyMemory&lt;byte&gt;&gt;(new byte[] { 1, 2, 3 }); \/\/ \"AQID\" \r\nJsonSerializer.Serialize&lt;Memory&lt;int&gt;&gt;(new int[] { 1, 2, 3 }); \/\/ [1,2,3] <code>\r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.half\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Half<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.int128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Int128<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.uint128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UInt128<\/a> numeric types.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code>Console.WriteLine(JsonSerializer.Serialize( [ Half.MaxValue, Int128.MaxValue, \r\nUInt128.MaxValue ] )); \/\/ [65500,170141183460469231731687303715884105727,340282366920938463463374607431768211455] \r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Chain Source Generators<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A new <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonserializeroptions.typeinforesolverchain?view=net-8.0#system-text-json-jsonserializeroptions-typeinforesolverchain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TypeInfoResolverChain<\/a> property is added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonserializeroptions?view=net-8.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JsonSerializerOptions class<\/a> to supplement the existing <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonserializeroptions.typeinforesolver?view=net-8.0#system-text-json-jsonserializeroptions-typeinforesolver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TypeInfoResolver property<\/a>. Contract customization uses these properties to chain source generators. Thanks to the addition of this new property, you can now add chained components after the fact rather than having to specify them all at once at the call site. You can also remove components from the chain or examine it with TypeInfoResolverChain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Interface hierarchies<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Support for serializing attributes from interface hierarchies has been added in this latest version of .NET.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An example of serializing properties from both the immediately implemented interface and its base interface is given in the code below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code>IDerived value = new DerivedImplement { Base = 0, Derived = 1 }; JsonSerializer.Serialize(value); \r\n\/\/ {\"Base\":0,\"Derived\":1} \r\npublic interface IBase\r\n}\r\npublic int Base { get; set; } \r\n}\r\npublic interface IDerived : IBase \r\n}\r\npublic int Derived { get; set; } \r\n}\r\npublic class DerivedImplement : IDerived \r\n{ \r\npublic int Base { get; set; } \r\npublic int Derived { get; set; } \r\n} \r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Disable reflection-based default<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this new version, you can now disable the reflection-based serializer by default. This disablement is helpful, especially in reduced and Native AOT programs, to prevent unintentionally rooting reflection components that aren&#8217;t even in use.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/standard\/serialization\/system-text-json\/source-generation?pivots=dotnet-8-0#disable-reflection-defaults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Disable reflection defaults<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Naming Policies<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonnamingpolicy?view=net-8.0#properties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JsonNamingPolicy<\/a> contains new naming rules for property name conversions to snake_case (with an underscore) and kebab-case (with a hyphen). Utilize these policies in a manner consistent with the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonnamingpolicy.camelcase?view=net-8.0#system-text-json-jsonnamingpolicy-camelcase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JsonNamingPolicy.CamelCase<\/a> policy:<\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code> var options = new JsonSerializerOptions \r\n{ \r\nPropertyNamingPolicy = JsonNamingPolicy.SnakeCaseLower\u00a0\r\n}; \r\nJsonSerializer.Serialize(new { PropertyName = \"value\" }, options); \r\n\/\/ { \"property_name\" : \"value\" } \r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Freeze a JsonSerializerOptions instance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may now manage when a JsonSerializerOptions instance freezes with the following different methods:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonserializeroptions.makereadonly#system-text-json-jsonserializeroptions-makereadonly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JsonSerializerOptions.MakeReadOnly()<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonserializeroptions.makereadonly#system-text-json-jsonserializeroptions-makereadonly(system-boolean)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JsonSerializerOptions.MakeReadOnly(Boolean)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You may determine whether the option instance is frozen by using the new <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.text.json.jsonserializeroptions.isreadonly?view=net-8.0#system-text-json-jsonserializeroptions-isreadonly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IsReadOnly<\/a> attribute.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Improved support for IAsyncDisposable<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17580 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Improved support for IAsyncDisposable\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-support-for-IAsyncDisposable.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In .NET core 8, <strong>IAsyncDisposable<\/strong> is an interface introduced to support asynchronous resource cleanup. It is similar to <strong>IDisposable<\/strong>, but it allows for asynchronous operations during the disposal of an object. This is particularly useful when dealing with asynchronous resources or cleanup tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a basic example of how you might use <strong>IAsyncDisposable<\/strong> in C#:<\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code>     public async ValueTask DisposeAsync() \r\n{ \r\n\/\/ Perform asynchronous cleanup tasks here \r\nConsole.WriteLine(\"Performing asynchronous cleanup\");\r\nawait Task.Delay(1000); \/\/ Simulating an asynchronous operation \r\nConsole.WriteLine(\"Asynchronous cleanup completed\"); \r\n} \r\n} \r\nclass Program \r\n{ \r\nstatic async Task Main() \r\n{ \r\nawait using (var example = new AsyncDisposableExample()) \r\n{ \r\n\/\/ Your code here \r\nConsole.WriteLine(\"Inside using block\"); \r\n}\r\n} \r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<h3>5. Extended AI and ML Support<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17581 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Extended AI and ML Support\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Extended-AI-and-ML-Support.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Machine learning and artificial intelligence are essential technologies in today&#8217;s software environment. Microsoft has improved AI and ML support with .NET 8, which makes it simpler for developers to easily include complex algorithms and models in their apps.<\/p>\n<p>AI and ML support for <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET developers<\/a> includes enhanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and automation. ML frameworks like <a href=\"https:\/\/dotnet.microsoft.com\/en-us\/apps\/machinelearning-ai\/ml-dotnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ML.NET<\/a> empower developers to integrate machine learning into applications. AI tools assist in code analysis, debugging, and automating repetitive tasks, improving overall productivity and enabling the creation of more intelligent and data-driven applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner\">\n<p>Tap into the brilliance of our AI developers. Boost your business with smart and future-proof solutions that drive success.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/ai-software-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hire AI Developers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>6. Improved Diagnostics and Observability<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17583 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Improved Diagnostics and Observability\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Improved-Diagnostics-and-Observability.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In .NET development, improved diagnostics and observability refer to enhanced tools and features for monitoring and understanding the behavior of applications. These .NET 8 features include advanced logging, profiling, and tracing capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/outsource-net-development-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dedicated .NET developers<\/a> can leverage these tools to identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and gain insights into application behavior, leading to more effective debugging and optimization processes. This enhanced observability is crucial for building robust and maintainable .NET applications.<\/p>\n<h3>7. New C# Language Features<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17584 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"New C# Language Features\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-C-Language-Features.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>.NET Core 8 gains from the most recent improvements made to C#, a constantly changing language. The coding experience with this version is more efficient and expressive thanks to new features like enhanced pattern matching, record types, and nullable reference types. The<a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> .NET developers<\/a> take advantage of the latest features available in the language, making code more expressive, efficient, and maintainable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction7\">\n<p>Want to build impactful .NET projects? Discover the essential skills every developer must master!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hire .NET Developers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>8. New Data Validation Attributes<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17585 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"New Data Validation Attributes\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/New-Data-Validation-Attributes.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.componentmodel.dataannotations?view=net-8.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DataAnnotations<\/a> namespace is intended primarily for cloud-native service validation. Form fields and other user data are the main uses for the current DataAnnotations validators. Like <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/core\/extensions\/options#options-validation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">configuration options<\/a>, the new attributes are intended to validate data\u2014not user-entered data. In addition to the new attributes, new properties were added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.componentmodel.dataannotations.requiredattribute?view=net-8.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RequiredAttribute<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/system.componentmodel.dataannotations.rangeattribute?view=net-8.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RangeAttribute<\/a> types.<\/p>\n<p>In .NET version 8, <strong>RequiredAttribute.DisallowAllDefaultValues<\/strong> prevents properties with default values from passing validation. Example:<\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code>[Required(DisallowAllDefaultValues = true)] \r\npublic int Age { get; set; } \/\/ Validation fails for default int value (0).     <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In .NET version 8, <strong>RangeAttribute.MinimumIsExclusive<\/strong> and <strong>RangeAttribute.MaximumIsExclusive<\/strong> exclude the specified values from the valid range. Example:<\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code>[Range(1, 10, MinimumIsExclusive = true)] \r\npublic int ExclusiveMinValue { get; set; } \/\/ Valid if greater than 1. \r\n\r\n[Range(1, 10, MaximumIsExclusive = true)] \r\npublic int ExclusiveMaxValue { get; set; } \/\/ Valid if less than 10. \r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<h3>9. Native AOT Support<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17586 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Native AOT Support\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-AOT-Support.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When an application is published as a native AOT, it can be published as a standalone version that bundles all its dependencies into a single file and eliminates the need for a separate runtime. This feature was first introduced in .NET 7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following enhancements to Native AOT publishing are brought in .NET 8:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Expands macOS support for the Arm64 and x64 architectures.<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to choose whether you want optimization for speed or size. By default, the compiler considers the application&#8217;s size and opts to produce quick code. Nevertheless, you can optimize specifically for one or the other using the MSBuild property. Refer to Optimize <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/core\/deploying\/native-aot\/optimizing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AOT deployments<\/a> for further details.<\/li>\n<li>Minimizes Native AOT application sizes by up to 50% on Linux. The size of a &#8220;Hello World&#8221; application published with Native AOT on .NET 7 compared to .NET Core 8 is displayed in the following table:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 750px; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #d6d6d6; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center !important;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 5px 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; background: #306aaf; color: #fff;\">Operating Systems<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 5px 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; background: #306aaf; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">.NET 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 5px 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; background: #306aaf; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">.NET 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Linux x64<\/strong> (with -p:StripSymbols=true)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 10px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\">3.76 MB<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 10px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\">1.84 MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Windows x64 <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 10px; text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\">2.85MB<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">1.77MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>10. Support for Static Local Functions<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17587 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Support for Static Local Functions\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Support-for-Static-Local-Functions.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outsourced .NET developers can define a local function inside a block scope without an enclosing type using static local functions. This can be helpful when creating helper functions that are exclusive to a particular method. Here&#8217;s an illustration of how to use static local functions:<\/p>\n<pre style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 30px; white-space: pre-line;\"><code> class Program \r\n{ \r\nstatic void Main() \r\n{\u00a0\r\n\/\/ Call the static local function \r\nstatic void LocalFunction() \r\n{ \r\nConsole.WriteLine(\"Inside local function\"); \r\n} \r\nLocalFunction(); \/\/ Call the local function \r\nConsole.WriteLine(\"Outside local function\"); \r\n} \r\n} \r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, <strong>LocalFunction<\/strong> is a static local function declared within the <strong>Main<\/strong> method. The <strong>static<\/strong> modifier allows the local function to be used within the static context of the <strong>Main<\/strong> method.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Advanced Tooling and Integration<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17588 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Advanced Tooling and Integration\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advanced-Tooling-and-Integration.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The tooling and integration options available to dedicated software development teams keep growing as the .NET ecosystem changes. .NET Core 8 provides advanced tooling and seamless integration with robust development environments like Visual Studio. Features include powerful debugging, profiling, and testing tools.<\/p>\n<p>Developers that use this new version will find their development environment more productive and efficient, freeing them up to concentrate on creating applications of the highest caliber.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction7\">\n<p>Transform your .NET 8 workflow with the best collaboration tools. Unlock seamless and efficient development.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix .NET 8 Workflow<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>12. Performance Improvements<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17589 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Performance Improvements\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Performance-Improvements.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft team hits a new .NET version to increase performance. Similarly, making sure your apps are quick, effective, and seamless across various platforms is a top priority of the .NET 8 framework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s examine a few of the major performance enhancements brought about by this new version.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft engineers have worked hard to optimize the .NET runtime, consuming fewer resources and improving overall performance.<\/li>\n<li>Cutting down on application startup times was one of the main objectives. Faster application launches will enhance end users&#8217; overall experience due to this .NET optimization.<\/li>\n<li>One of the leading .NET 8 features is a significant improvement in support for parallelism, which allows <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated .NET developers<\/a> to write more scalable and efficient code to take full advantage of modern multi-core architectures.<\/li>\n<li>.NET version 8&#8217;s profiling tools provide a thorough overview of an application&#8217;s performance, making it simple for developers to find and fix performance problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction6\">\n<p>Ready for a faster, more efficient .NET web app? Explore proven performance hacks to elevate your development.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/optimizing-net-application-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.Net Speed Hacks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, enhanced dynamic profile-guided optimization (PGO) is enabled by default. Dynamic PGO improves performance by roughly 15% on average. Of the tests in the benchmark suite (about 4600), 23% showed improvements in performance of 20% or higher.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to developers, these improvements satisfy end users, who demand top-notch functionality from modern apps. In addition to developers, these improvements satisfy end users, who demand top-notch functionality from modern apps.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Implementation of ASP.NET Core metrics<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17590 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Implementation of ASP.NET Core metrics\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Implementation-of-ASP.NET-Core-metrics.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using ASP.NET Core metrics is one of the most useful .NET 8 features. Metrics are crucial for producing alerts and keeping an eye on the functionality of your application. The improved metrics features will make it easier for developers to build and manage performant, high-quality applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compared to current event counters, the Metrics API provides the following improvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Measurement Types:<\/strong> Metrics introduces new measurement types, including gauges, histograms, and counters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong reporting with Multi-Dimensional Values:<\/strong> Multi-dimensional values are supported, providing more intricate and complex reporting possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with the Cloud-Native Ecosystem:<\/strong> Metrics guarantees a smooth and seamless integration with the wider cloud-native ecosystem through its adherence to OpenTelemetry standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction6\">\n<p>Your dream project is within reach. Our expert .NET developers are here to turn it into reality.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/dot-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hire .NET Developers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>14. API Authoring extended<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17591 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"API Authoring extended\" width=\"908\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended-300x146.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended-768x373.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended.webp?size=128x62&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended.webp?size=384x187&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended.webp?size=512x249&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/API-Authoring-extended.webp?size=640x311&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/441;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The expanded API authoring capabilities enable a more thorough and effective development process. Let\u2019s see the changes in API authoring in the new version.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>API Project Template Consists of .http File<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the addition of a .http file to the API project template, developers can now use the new HTTP editor in Visual Studio to send requests directly to defined endpoints within the application. With this simplified method, developers can test and refine their <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/api-development-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APIs<\/a> more quickly, resulting in a more effective development process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Increased Form Binding Support in Minimal APIs<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This release supports form binding in minimal APIs across a wide range. OpenAPI metadata, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/microsoft.aspnetcore.http.iformcollection?view=aspnetcore-7.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IFormCollection<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/microsoft.aspnetcore.http.iformfile?view=aspnetcore-8.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IFormFile<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dotnet\/api\/microsoft.aspnetcore.http.iformfilecollection?view=aspnetcore-7.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IFormFileCollection<\/a> are all included in this advanced support. By utilizing these advancements, developers can build more resilient and adaptable APIs that meet a range of needs.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to these API authoring updates in .NET Core 8, developers using ASP.NET Core will have a more robust and seamless experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"an-interesting-take-on-net-8-upgrade\"><\/span>An Interesting Take on .NET 8 Upgrade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the research on this topic, we delved deeper to understand the impact of .NET 8 on various projects. We found a Reddit thread that gave insights to several handy discussions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22097 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Reddit- Upgraded to .NET 8\" width=\"1279\" height=\"814\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1279w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8-300x191.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8-1024x652.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1024w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8-768x489.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?size=128x81&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?size=384x244&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?size=512x326&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?size=640x407&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Reddit-Upgraded-to-.NET-8.webp?size=960x611&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 960w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1279px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1279\/814;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are some points we found useful (Information courtesy r\/dotnet):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With .NET 8, you can host on Linux and in containers<\/li>\n<li>The migration path is sorted out and enhanced<\/li>\n<li>.NET 8&#8217;s new C# syntax is great<\/li>\n<li>The support is noteworthy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All these points were observations from Redditors on the subreddit r\/dotnet. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dotnet\/comments\/1kku87r\/upgraded_to_net_8_now_what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read the discussion here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"end-note\"><\/span>End Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the .NET ecosystem evolves continuously, developers must stay current with the newest developments and best practices.<\/p>\n<p>Although <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/net-7-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET 7<\/a> and .NET 8 both provide excellent features and improvements. NET Core 8 is a more compelling option for developers who want to ensure their applications are future-proof. This new version offers a solid basis for the development of modern applications.<\/p>\n<p>The extensive feature set of .NET 8 Preview 4 indicates the Microsoft team&#8217;s dedication to providing a necessary framework for robust and scalable web application development.<\/p>\n<p>As ASP.NET Core prepares the way for the next generation of web applications, embrace these updates with the assistance of a top .NET web application development company to investigate new opportunities. Also, keep an eye out for upcoming releases.<\/p>\n<p>Speak with our <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET development support team<\/a> if you&#8217;re still unsure whether switching from.NET 7 to.NET 8 is the right course of action!<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner calltoaction7\">\n<p>Ready to implement the latest .NET 8 features in your project? Let\u2019s chat and get you ahead of the curve!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upgrade with .NET 8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between .NET 7 and .NET 8?<\/h3>\n<p>.NET 8 is more proficient and advanced than .NET 7. It offers improved performance, better integration, and new feature additions. Read this blog to discover all the latest features added to this new version.<\/p>\n<h3>What is in .NET Core 8?<\/h3>\n<p>ASP.NET Core has substantial new features and modifications in this latest version. Along with upgrades for AOT, Identity, SignalR, Metrics, and many other areas, the most noteworthy improvements for this version of ASP.NET Core are linked to performance and Blazor.<\/p>\n<h3>Why upgrade to .NET 8?<\/h3>\n<p>You should upgrade to this most recent version not only for technical change but to ensure that your apps are future-proof. With this change, modern development features are accessible, along with enhanced performance and cross-platform compatibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A true .NET enthusiast is aware of this framework&#8217;s capabilities. Every time a new version of this framework is released, it proves why it is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":17592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[924,922,155],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dotnet-development","category-backend","category-web-development"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11188"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25868,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11188\/revisions\/25868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}