Answer
The synchronization context determines where continuation runs after an await.
UI apps return to the UI thread; ASP.NET Core uses a context-free model to improve throughput.
Quick Answer
The synchronization context captures "where" code should continue after an await. In WPF/WinForms, continuations run back on the UI thread. In ASP.NET Core, there is no synchronization context — continuations run on any thread pool thread. Add ConfigureAwait(false) in libraries to avoid capturing the context unnecessarily.
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