ASP.NET timeline

• Server-side scripting with .asp files
• VBScript or JScript embedded in HTML
• No separation of concerns

DYK I was one of the first 50 UK developers to run and Beta test ASP for Microsoft. They gave it to me on two 3 /12" floppy disks!

• Code-behind model introduced
• Event-driven controls and ViewState
• Compiled .NET Framework 1.0 support

• Master Pages and Themes
• Login controls and Membership providers
• Web Parts and stronger data binding

• MVC architecture introduced
• No ViewState or server controls
• Testable, clean separation of concerns

• Client-side validation
• Templated helpers
• Razor syntax introduced

• RESTful APIs with Web API
• Mobile-first enhancements
• Bundling and Minification

• Cross-platform and open-source
• Modular, lightweight architecture
• Separation from .NET Framework

• Unified MVC + Web API
• No Web Forms support
• Startup.cs for app config

• Razor Pages introduced
• Much easier configuration
• Better tooling support

• Unified platform: .NET Framework and .NET Core merge
• All-in-one project types: MVC, Razor Pages, Web API
• Cross-platform by default

• Blazor United: server and WASM in one
• Full AOT support
• Improved minimal APIs, better performance
• The enterprise-ready version for modern web apps