Middleware & Request Pipeline Flashcards
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What method is used to add middleware to the ASP.NET Core request pipeline?
Answer: app.UseMiddleware()
app.UseMiddleware() is the standard method to add custom middleware to the ASP.NET Core pipeline.
In what order does ASP.NET Core execute middleware components?
Answer: In the order they are registered
Middleware executes in the order it is registered in the Configure method or Program.cs.
What does calling next() inside middleware do?
Answer: Passes control to the next middleware in the pipeline
Invoking next() passes the HttpContext to the subsequent middleware component in the pipeline.
Which built-in middleware should be placed before routing middleware to serve static files?
Answer: UseStaticFiles
UseStaticFiles() should be called before UseRouting() so static files are served without going through routing.
What is a short-circuiting middleware?
Answer: Middleware that does not call next(), ending the pipeline
A short-circuiting middleware returns a response without calling next(), preventing further middleware from executing.
Which method creates an inline middleware using a delegate?
Answer: app.Use()
app.Use() registers an inline middleware delegate that can optionally call next().