The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 5) - Configure Session in the Project

The video tutorial explains how to add and configure sessions in an ASP.NET Core application. It covers creating extension methods for setting and retrieving session data using JSON serialization and deserialization. The tutorial also details configuring session options in the Startup.cs file and demonstrates how to use sessions within a controller to manage data like a shopping cart.

What is the purpose of adding an extension method for sessions in an ASP.NET Core application?

• To simplify database interactions

• To handle complex data types in sessions

• To enable session management by default

• To improve application performance

How does the 'set object' method store data in a session?

• By using XML serialization

• By encrypting the object

• By directly storing the object

• By converting the object to a JSON string

What is the role of the 'get object' method in session management?

• To delete session data

• To retrieve and deserialize session data

• To update session data

• To encrypt session data

Which configuration setting in Startup.cs determines how long a session remains active?

• Cookie expiration

• Session timeout

• Session persistence

• Idle timeout

What is the significance of setting 'Cookie HttpOnly' to true in session configuration?

• It extends the session duration

• It encrypts the session data

• It prevents cookies from being accessed via JavaScript

• It allows cookies to be accessed via JavaScript