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What is CORS and why is it important in Web API?

Entry ASP.NET Web API
Quick Answer CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) restricts which origins can make requests to your API from browsers. Configure in Program.cs: builder.Services.AddCors() and app.UseCors(). Define policies: AllowAnyOrigin(), WithOrigins("https://yourapp.com"), AllowAnyMethod(), AllowAnyHeader(). Apply globally or per controller/action. Allow only specific trusted origins - avoid AllowAnyOrigin in production.

Answer

CORS allows cross-domain API access.

Configured using AddCors + middleware.

Needed for browser-based clients.

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