A guide to optimizing the ASP.NET Core request pipeline by understanding middleware ordering, short-circuiting, response compression, caching, and async patterns. Covers the end-to-end request lifecycle, a comparison table of common middleware and their performance impacts, common mistakes (e.g., placing authentication before static files), and a benchmarking methodology using tools like k6, Bombardier, dotnet-counters, and dotnet-trace. Includes troubleshooting tips and best practices for building faster, more scalable APIs.
Table of contents
Understanding the Request PipelineHow Middleware WorksCommon Middleware OrderWhy Middleware Order MattersShort-Circuiting RequestsResponse CompressionResponse CachingRequest LoggingAuthentication and AuthorizationException HandlingEnd-to-End Request LifecycleCommon Middleware ComparisonPipeline Optimization TipsBenchmark MethodologyBest PracticesCommon MistakesTroubleshootingFAQsConclusion259 Impressions