Blazor, developed by Microsoft, is an open-source, cross-platform framework that enables developers to build modern web applications using .NET and .NET Core. It leverages a flexible component model to create dynamic, interactive single-page applications (SPAs) that run smoothly across various platforms. Blazor provides developers with a powerful toolset to develop rich web UIs, offering an alternative to traditional JavaScript frameworks.
One of Blazor’s standout features is its ability to build interactive web applications using C# instead of JavaScript. This approach allows developers to use C# for both client-side and server-side code, making it an ideal choice for teams familiar with the .NET ecosystem. While Blazor is optimized for C#, it also supports interoperability with JavaScript, meaning you can call JavaScript functions within Blazor and vice versa if needed.
Blazor is now integrated into .NET 5.0, offering everything required to create modern web applications using .NET Core and C#. With the inclusion of Blazor in this version, developers gain access to tools for both client-side and server-side development without needing to rely on separate JavaScript codebases. This integration simplifies the development process and accelerates building full-stack applications.
To follow along with the code examples in this article, you’ll need to have Visual Studio 2019 installed on your system. If you haven’t installed it yet, you can download Visual Studio 2019 from Microsoft’s website. This guide will walk you through the essentials of getting started with Blazor in .NET 5.0, so you can begin developing rich, modern web apps with ease.