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What is Program.cs in .NET Core?

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Short answer

Program.cs is the entry point of the application.

Deep explanation

It configures the host, services, middleware pipeline, and starts the application using the minimal hosting model.

Real-world example

Setting up middleware and endpoints in a web API.

Common mistakes

  • Adding business logic inside Program.cs.

Follow-up questions

  • What is WebApplicationBuilder?
  • What does app.Run() do?

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