A comprehensive guide to migrating legacy ASP.NET Framework applications to ASP.NET Core MVC. Covers the fundamental architectural differences (modular middleware, built-in DI, JSON configuration), three migration strategies (Big Bang, Incremental/Strangler Fig, Hybrid), and a nine-step migration process including configuration, controllers, dependency injection, data access, authentication, and testing. Also addresses common pitfalls, real-world use cases, deployment modernization with Docker and CI/CD, and when migration may not be the right choice.
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Table of ContentsPrerequisitesUnderstanding the Architectural ShiftKey Challenges in MigrationMigration StrategiesPre-Migration AssessmentStep-by-Step Migration ProcessPerformance and Scalability GainsDeployment ModernizationCommon PitfallsReal-World Use CasesBest Practices ChecklistWhen You Should NOT MigrateFuture EnhancementsConclusion1.3K Impressions