Navigating ASP.NET Core Upgrades

We've covered the steps for migrating from ASP.NET Framework to ASP.NET Core, and it seems appropriate to dedicate a section for upgrading to newer versions of ASP.NET Core. Depending on your experience, this might feel like a daunting task, with the fear of breaking changes. However, Microsoft has done a terrific job keeping their documentation up to date in terms of breaking changes. This chapter is here to guide you through each step, making the transition as smooth as possible. Whether you're moving from ASP.NET Core 2.x to 3.x, or taking the leap to the latest 8.x release, I've got you covered. If you are upgrading from one version to another, especially if you are skipping intermediate versions (e.g., moving from version 2 directly to version 7), I highly recommend that you thoroughly review all the upgrade sections for each intermediate version. Additionally, I recommend that you follow the upgrade from 2.X to 3.0 as a first step as it has the most significant changes.