Last week Microsoft released the first look at the upcoming .NET version, featuring several ASP.NET Core-powered web development advancements. The .NET 8 version has a particular focus on enhancing ASP.NET Core features. Recent advancements will focus on areas like Blazor United, Authentication & Authorization experience, and Native AOT. With Blazor United, it will be possible to utilize a singular Blazor-based architecture that supports both server-side rendering and complete client-side interactivity via Blazor Server or WebAssembly.