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The hosting model uses a Generic Host that configures DI, logging, configuration, environment settings, and Kestrel. Startup constructs middleware pipeline and endpoint routing. The flow is: Host ? Kestrel ? Middleware ? Routing ? Endpoint.
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The Generic Host (IHostBuilder) provides a unified hosting model for web apps, workers, console apps, and Windows services. It handles DI, configuration, logging, and application lifetime centrally. The older Web Host (IWebHostBuilder) was web-only. Generic Host replaced it in .NET 3.1+ as the standard for all .NET apps.
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