Running the quiz

Before we can run the quiz, we need to configure it to use the cross-platform Kestrel web server, and host it on .NET Core.

Configuring the project to use Kestrel and .NET Core

In the Solution Explorer window, in the Ch16_QuizWebApp project, double-click on Properties, click on the Debug tab, and set the following options:

  • Set the profile to web (the Kestrel cross-platform web server)
  • Check the box for Use Specific Runtime and choose the latest version
  • Set the platform to .NET Core
  • Set the architecture to x64, as shown in the following screenshot:
    Configuring the project to use Kestrel and .NET Core

Save your changes, and then in the Visual Studio toolbar, choose the web profile:

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