How it Works?
ABP Framework extends the .NET platform. So, anything you can do with a plain .NET solution is already possible with the ABP Framework. That makes it easy to get started with a low learning curve.
Once you start learning and using the ABP Framework features, developing your software will be much more enjoyable than ever.
This page basically explains how you use the ABP.IO Platform as a .NET developer.
Create a New .NET Solution
Everything starts by creating a new ABP integrated .NET solution. [1]
Start one of the pre-built startup solution templates
Or create a new empty .NET solution and install ABP NuGet & NPM packages yourself.
There are multiple User Interface and Database options while creating a new solution. [2]
Database Provider Options
UI Framework Options
Now, you have a regular .NET solution in your local computer that has no dependency on a cloud platform or external service.
- [1] You can check the Getting Started document for details.
- [2] ABP can work with any UI and any database provider supported by .NET. However, these UI and database providers are pre-integrated and well documented.
Install ABP Modules
ABP is a modular application development framework. Startup solution templates already come with the essential modules installed. But there are more application modules you may want to use in your solution.
Other Modules
Account, Audit Logging, Chat, CMS Kit, File Management, Forms, GDPR, Identity, Language Management, Payment, Saas and more...
See All ModulesEvery module consists of a few NuGet and NPM packages and has an installation document. ABP Suite does most of the work automatically, then you manually configure or fine-tune the module based on its documentation.
Develop Your Solution
ABP’s infrastructure makes you focus on your own business code by automating the repetitive work and providing pre-built infrastructure and application features.
In the following code block, you can see how the ABP Framework seamlessly integrates into your code and automates the repetitive tasks for you.
Even in this shortcode block, ABP does a lot of things for you.
It provides base classes to apply conventions, like dependency injection. Generic repository services provide a convenient way to interact with the database. Declarative authorization works with a fine-tuned permission system.
ABP completely automates unit of work (for database connection and transaction management), exception handling, validation and audit logging. It provides many more building blocks to simplify your daily development tasks and focus on your own code while creating production-ready applications.
You can imagine how much that code block can be long and complicated if you would do it all manually.
ABP Suite
In addition to hand coding your solution, you can create fully working advanced CRUD pages in a few minutes using the ABP Suite tooling. It generates the code into your solution, so you can fine-tune it based on your custom requirements.
Deploy Anywhere
At the end of the day, you have a pure .NET solution. You can deploy your solution to your own server, to a cloud platform, to Kubernetes or anywhere you want. You can deploy to as many servers as you want. ABP is a deployment environment agnostic tool.
Expertise the ABP Framework
Want to go beyond basics and get expertise with the ABP.IO Platform?
Having Trouble?
Do you have problems with developing your solution? We are here! Use the ABP Support platform or send an email to get help directly from the Core ABP Framework team members.
Support Forum
We are Here to Help
You can browse our help topics or search in the frequently asked questions, or you can ask us a question by using the contact form.
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