How would you optimize cold start in serverless .NET Core apps?

Optimize cold starts in serverless ASP.NET Core applications by reducing startup time, minimizing dependencies, using native AOT, enabling warm instances, and avoiding heavy initialization during application boot.

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Cold start occurs when a serverless platform creates a new instance of your application after inactivity. In .NET applications, cold starts can be noticeable because of runtime initialization, dependency injection setup, and assembly loading.

Common serverless platforms include:

Optimizing cold starts improves latency and user experience.

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1. Reduce Application Startup Work

Avoid expensive operations during startup.

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