JavaScript is frequently used in contemporary web development to create interactive user interfaces. But now that Blazor has been released, Microsoft has given.NET developers the ability to create sophisticated, client-side web apps with C# rather than JavaScript. Blazor supports both client-side and server-side application models and is a component of the ASP.NET Core ecosystem.

What is Blazor?
Blazor is a web UI framework that allows developers to build interactive web UIs using C#. It runs in two main modes:

  • Blazor Server: Runs the application on the server and uses SignalR to manage UI interactions.
  • Blazor WebAssembly: Runs entirely on the browser using WebAssembly to execute C# code client-side.

Blazor combines the flexibility of modern web development with the productivity of .NET.

Key Features of Blazor

  • Component-based architecture for building reusable UI blocks.
  • Full .NET support — use C#, Razor, and existing .NET libraries.
  • Two-way data binding for easy synchronization of data and UI.
  • Dependency injection built-in.
  • Routing, event handling, and JavaScript interop support.

Blazor Development Workflow

1. Prerequisites
.NET SDK (.NET 8 or later)
Visual Studio 2022+ or Visual Studio Code
Blazor WebAssembly or Server project template

2. Create a New Project
Using CLI
​dotnet new blazorserver -o BlazorApp

or for WebAssembly
dotnet new blazorwasm -o BlazorApp

3. Project Structure

  • Pages/: Razor components (.razor files)
  • Shared/: Reusable layout or menu components
  • Program.cs: App startup and service configuration
  • _Imports.razor: Global namespaces for all components

4. Build and Run
cd BlazorApp dotnet run
Then open http://localhost:5000 in your browser.

Simple Example: Counter Component
<h3>Counter</h3> <p>Current count: @count</p> <button class="btn btn-primary" @onclick="IncrementCount">Click me</button> @code { private int count = 0; private void IncrementCount() { count++; } }

This is a basic component showing a counter that increments when the button is clicked. It's fully written in Razor and C# — no JavaScript involved.

Use Cases for Blazor

  • Enterprise internal tools and dashboards
  • Form-driven business applications
  • Interactive reporting interfaces
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

Best Practices

  • Break UIs into reusable components.
  • Use state management properly for large apps.
  • Secure APIs and validate user inputs.
  • Use JavaScript interop only when necessary.
  • Monitor performance in WebAssembly mode for large apps.

Conclusion
Blazor is revolutionizing web development by enabling full-stack C# development. With its flexible architecture, developer-friendly tooling, and integration with the .NET ecosystem, Blazor is an ideal choice for modern, scalable web applications. Whether you're building line-of-business apps or looking to transition from JavaScript frameworks, Blazor provides a productive and powerful alternative.

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