Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 4)

The video introduces ASP.NET Core 1.0, highlighting its new modular structure, open-source nature, and changes from previous versions. It covers hosting options, the new project structure, and the unification of MVC and Web API. The video concludes with a summary of key changes and a preview of building a Web API application in Visual Studio.

What is a significant change in ASP.NET Core 1.0 compared to previous versions?

• It introduces a completely new project structure.

• It is a continuation of the previous ASP.NET versions.

• It is not compatible with cloud services.

• It uses web.config for configuration.

What is one of the key benefits of ASP.NET Core being open source?

• It increases the software size.

• It is only available on Windows.

• It allows collaborative development.

• It restricts customization.

What is a feature of .NET Core 1.0?

• It includes all features by default.

• It requires a server-installed framework.

• It is larger than the full .NET Framework.

• It is a portable framework with core features only.

How does the new project structure in ASP.NET Core differ from the older system?

• It still uses global.asax.

• It uses a file-based project system.

• It requires a project file for every new file.

• It does not support startup.cs.

What is the role of startup.cs in ASP.NET Core?

• It replaces the web.config file.

• It is not used in ASP.NET Core.

• It executes on application startup.

• It is used for database configuration.

What is a major change in ASP.NET Core regarding MVC and Web API?

• They are unified into a single framework.

• MVC now inherits from API controller.

• Web API is no longer supported.

• They remain separate with distinct features.

What does the unification of MVC and Web API in ASP.NET Core imply?

• All features are applicable to both MVC and Web API.

• Web API features are limited in MVC.

• MVC and Web API have different controllers.

• MVC features are not available in Web API.