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121b4d7
feat: switch to .net10.0
ReneSchwarzer Nov 15, 2025
e65a10e
update: new signature icon
ReneSchwarzer Dec 29, 2025
89697ac
feat: add message queue manager, general improvements and minor bugs
ReneSchwarzer Dec 30, 2025
3050ea4
feat: general improvements and minor bugs
ReneSchwarzer Jan 2, 2026
e3682d1
feat: crud improvements
ReneSchwarzer Jan 13, 2026
c67aa4e
add: message envelope structure
ReneSchwarzer Jan 16, 2026
1f3ef95
Initial plan
Copilot Apr 5, 2026
a8b4109
fix: address PR review comments - doc fixes and typo corrections
Copilot Apr 5, 2026
2540e86
Merge pull request #10 from webexpress-framework/copilot/fix-image-lo…
ReneSchwarzer Apr 5, 2026
8179e76
feat: improve the concept
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7 changes: 3 additions & 4 deletions WebExpress.spec
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<package>
<id>WebExpress</id>
<version>0.0.9-alpha</version>
<version>0.0.10-alpha</version>
<title>WebExpress</title>
<authors>rene_schwarzer@hotmail.de</authors>
<authors>webexpress-framework@outlook.com</authors>
<license>MIT</license>
<icon>icon.png</icon>
<readme>README.md</readme>
<description>WebExpress is a lightweight web server optimized for use in low-performance environments (e.g. Rasperry PI).</description>
<description>WebExpress-Framework is a lightweight .NET web server that runs smoothly on everything from embedded hardware to enterprise-grade infrastructure.</description>
<tags>webexpress</tags>
<artifact>WebExpress.WebCore.dll</artifact>
<artifact>WebExpress.WebUI.dll</artifact>
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<artifact>WebExpress.exe</artifact>
<artifact>WebExpress.runtimeconfig.json</artifact>
<artifact>config/webexpress.config.xml</artifact>
<artifact>Markdig.dll</artifact>
</package>
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```
The MIT License (MIT)

Copyright (c) 2023 René Schwarzer
Copyright (c) 2025 René Schwarzer

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
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The first step is to write the operating system to an SD card. For this purpose, there is https://downloads.raspberrypi.org/imager/imager.exe
a free program (Windows), with the help of which the image is copied to the SD card.

![imager](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/imager.png)
![imager](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/imager.png)

## Setting up the operating system

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It is recommended to change the password, as well as to set up the Wi-Fi, change the time zone and the host name if necessary. In the
remainder of the application guide, the host name ```wx``` is used. In addition, SSH must be activated (to be found under Interface Options).

![raspiconfig](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/raspiconfig.png)
![raspiconfig](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/raspiconfig.png)

All subsequent steps can now be done via SSH and the Raspberry Pi can be disconnected from the keyboard and screen.

## Installing the .NET Runtime
## Installing the .NET SDK
After SSH has been activated, a connection to the Raspberry Pi can be established with the help of an SSH client (e.g. Putty, OpenSSH).

![piconnect](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/piconnect.png)
![piconnect](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/piconnect.png)

First, the .NET Runtime and the ASP.NET Core Runtime must be installed. Help for this is offered under [1]. The current versions
First, the .NET SDK must be installed (it includes the .NET Runtime and the ASP.NET Core Runtime). Help for this is offered under [1]. The current versions
can be obtained free of charge from Microsoft at https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core.

![downloadnet1](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/downloadnet1.png)
![downloadnet1](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/downloadnet1.png)

For the Raspberry Pi, the binaries for Linux-Arm32 are to be used. The direct link to the Linux-Arm32 binaries must be copied.

![downloadnet2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/downloadnet2.png)
![downloadnet2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/downloadnet2.png)

The Linux Arm32 archive for the ASP.NET Core Runtime is downloaded to the Raspberry using wget.
The Linux Arm32 archive for the .NET SDK is downloaded to the Raspberry using wget.

``` bash
pi@wx:~ $ wget https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/61cb6649-f41f-4966-84ae-9ff673528054/9bbd07607c5a1af87354e1fa93c36a00/aspnetcore-runtime-7.0.0-linux-arm.tar.gz
pi@wx:~ $ wget https://builds.dotnet.microsoft.com/dotnet/Sdk/10.0.100/dotnet-sdk-10.0.100-linux-arm.tar.gz
```

In preparation for the installation of .NET Core, a directory must be created at ```/usr/share/dotnet-sdk``` by then unpacking the .NET archive.
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After creating the directory ```/usr/share/dotnet-sdk```, the binaries can be unpacked.

``` bash
pi@wx:~ $ sudo tar zxf aspnetcore-runtime-7.0.0-linux-arm.tar.gz -C /usr/share/dotnet-sdk/
pi@wx:~ $ sudo tar zxf dotnet-sdk-10.0.100-linux-arm.tar.gz -C /usr/share/dotnet-sdk/
```

## Installing utilities
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If necessary, the profile can be extended by ```alias ll='ls -l'```.

![profile](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/profile.png)
![profile](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/profile.png)

## Set static IP
It is recommended to configure a static IP address for the Raspberry under ```/etc/dhcpcd.conf``` (see [2]).

![dhcpcd](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/dhcpcd.png)
![dhcpcd](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/dhcpcd.png)

## Multicast Domain Name Service (mDNS)
For example, Avahi can be used as mDNS. Avahi is an open-source mDNS implementation. At the command prompt, type the following command to install Avahi:
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WebExpress is provided in packaged form for the Raspberry Pi in the GitHub repository https://github.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/releases
free of charge.

![downloadwebexpress](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/downloadwebexpress.png)
![downloadwebexpress](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/downloadwebexpress.png)

The binaries of WebExpress can be obtained from GitHub via wget.

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If https is used with self-generated certificates, the certificates should be stored in the client. The .pfx file must be placed in the
certificate store under Trusted Root Certification Authorities.

![certificatestore1](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/certificatestore1.png)
![certificatestore2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/certificatestore2.png)
![certificatestore3](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/certificatestore3.png)
![certificatestore4](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/certificatestore4.png)
![certificatestore5](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/certificatestore5.png)
![certificatestore6](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/certificatestore6.png)
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![certificatestore1](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/certificatestore1.png)
![certificatestore2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/certificatestore2.png)
![certificatestore3](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/certificatestore3.png)
![certificatestore4](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/certificatestore4.png)
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![certificatestore6](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/certificatestore6.png)
![certificatestore7](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/certificatestore7.png)

The WebExpress certificate must be trusted in the browser.

![trust](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Doc/main/assets/ig/trust.png)
![trust](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress/main/assets/ig/trust.png)

# Update
To ensure security, the Raspberry Pi, its applications and WebExpress must be updated regularly.
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<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">

<PropertyGroup>
<TargetFramework>net9.0</TargetFramework>
<TargetFramework>net10.0</TargetFramework>
<ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
<Nullable>enable</Nullable>

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</PropertyGroup>

<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="17.14.1" />
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="18.0.1" />
<PackageReference Include="xunit" Version="2.9.3" />
<PackageReference Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="3.1.1">
<PackageReference Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="3.1.5">
<IncludeAssets>runtime; build; native; contentfiles; analyzers; buildtransitive</IncludeAssets>
<PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
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<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">

<PropertyGroup>
<Version>0.0.9.0</Version>
<AssemblyVersion>0.0.9.0</AssemblyVersion>
<Version>0.0.10.0</Version>
<AssemblyVersion>0.0.10.0</AssemblyVersion>
<OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
<TargetFramework>net9.0</TargetFramework>
<ApplicationIcon>Rocket.ico</ApplicationIcon>
<Authors>Rene_Schwarzer@hotmail.de</Authors>
<TargetFramework>net10.0</TargetFramework>
<ApplicationIcon>ufo.ico</ApplicationIcon>
<Authors>webexpress-framework@outlook.com</Authors>
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The PR description focuses on test-suite improvements, but this change set primarily bumps versions/TFM (net10.0) and updates packaging metadata. Please update the PR title/description (or split into separate PRs) so reviewers know the intended scope and risk.

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<StartupObject>WebExpress.App.Program</StartupObject>
<RuntimeIdentifiers>win-x64;linux-x64;linux-arm;</RuntimeIdentifiers>
<RepositoryUrl>https://github.com/webexpress-framework/WebExpress.Server</RepositoryUrl>
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</PropertyGroup>

<ItemGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)' != 'DebugLocal'">
<PackageReference Include="WebExpress.WebApp" Version="0.0.9-alpha" />
<PackageReference Include="WebExpress.WebApp" Version="0.0.10-alpha" />
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<ItemGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)' == 'DebugLocal'">
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