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What trade-offs come with ASP.NET Core Middleware Pipeline?
What trade-offs come with ASP.NET Core Middleware Pipeline?
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Quick interview answer
Pros: Composable cross-cutting pipeline; same model for minimal APIs and MVC. Cons: Wrong order breaks auth/CORS; async middleware must await next().
Detailed answer
Trade-offs for ASP.NET Core Middleware Pipeline: Pros: Composable cross-cutting pipeline; same model for minimal APIs and MVC. Cons: Wrong order breaks auth/CORS; async middleware must await next(). Decision rule: choose ASP.NET Core Middleware Pipeline when the benefits outweigh operational cost for your SLO. Parent context: Common mistakes: Placing UseAuthentication after UseAuthorization; forgetting UseRouting. Best practices: Follow Microsoft template order; use MapWhen for branch pipelines.
Full explanation
Strong answers state both sides and when you would pick an alternative. Pros: Composable cross-cutting pipeline; same model for minimal APIs and MVC. Cons: Wrong order breaks auth/CORS; async middleware must await next().
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Parent context — ASP.NET Core Middleware Pipeline
Common mistakes: Placing UseAuthentication after UseAuthorization; forgetting UseRouting. Best practices: Follow Microsoft template order; use MapWhen for branch pipelines.
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