How deeply does ASP.NET Core in Action, 3e cover software template?

Explains selection, configuration, CLI creation, generated files, and migrations, but does not develop template authoring.

Software template

As explained in ASP.NET Core in Action, 3e

A project template is a predefined set of files and settings used to generate the initial structure of a software project.

A software template is a predefined set of files and settings that generates a starting project. It quickly supplies fundamental application pieces while leaving room for customization. section 3.2.1 section 23.3.1

Templates can establish different starting points:

Create an empty ASP.NET Core minimal API application with Visual Studio or the .NET CLI. section 3.2.1
Generate a Razor Pages application with Identity, individual accounts, database configuration, and authentication pages. section 23.3.1
Customize generated settings such as the framework version, HTTPS, Docker support, top-level statements, authentication type, and database provider. section 3.2.1 section 23.3.1

Create a minimal API project

Create a solution and project from a terminal: `dotnet new sln -n WebApplication1`, `dotnet new web -o WebApplication1`, then `dotnet sln add WebApplication1`. The template generates the initial application structure.

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