Blazor and WebAssembly
Blazor is a framework for building interactive web UIs using C# instead of JavaScript. It runs on the client-side in the browser, using WebAssembly to execute the C# code.
Blazor applications consist of two main components:
- Razor Components: These are the building blocks of the UI, written using C# and HTML.
- Blazor Server-Side: Blazor Server-Side runs on the server and communicates with the client browser using SignalR.
WebAssembly is a low-level code format that allows browsers to run code written in languages other than JavaScript, like C#.
How Blazor Works
Blazor Server-Side: This uses a SignalR connection to send events and updates between the server and the client. The client browser sends requests to the server, which executes the code and sends back the updated UI.
Blazor WebAssembly: This downloads the entire application (including the .NET runtime, libraries, and application code) to the client browser. The browser runs the application directly using WebAssembly, without relying on a server connection.
Key Features of Blazor
- C# for UI Development: Build web UIs using C#, a language familiar to many developers.
- Component-Based Architecture: Structure UIs into reusable components for modularity and maintainability.
- Data Binding: Simplify the interaction between UI elements and data by using two-way data binding.
- Routing: Implement navigation within the application using URL routing.
- State Management: Manage application state effectively using techniques like Razor components, component parameters, and data services.
Benefits of Blazor
- Faster Development: Leverage existing C# skills and frameworks to build web applications.
- Enhanced Performance: Blazor WebAssembly provides excellent performance due to its client-side execution.
- Cross-Platform Support: Develop and run Blazor applications across various browsers and operating systems.
- Improved Security: Blazor utilizes .NET security features to enhance application security.
