Accessing appsettings.json in ASP.NET Core 6's Merged Program.cs File

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Understanding the Problem

When working with earlier versions of ASP.NET Core, it was common to see configuration settings being accessed through the Startup class. However, as of ASP.NET Core 6, this structure has changed:

The Startup class has merged with the Program class.

The syntax for creating and configuring services has been simplified.

Example Setup

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Step-by-Step Solution

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2. Create a Settings Class

To easily access these settings, create a model class that matches the structure of your JSON configuration:

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4. Run Your Application

Conclusion

In summary, the steps involve:

Creating a corresponding settings class

Feel free to try this in your own projects, and witness how seamless configuration management can be with the new structure of ASP.NET Core 6.