C# and ASP.NET Core in BIM

C# (C-Sharp) and ASP.NET Core are two closely interconnected tools utilized in the development of web applications and web services.
In the realm of BIM design, C# and ASP.NET Core find utility in the creation of custom applications, process integration and automation, as well as BIM data manipulation. Here are a few notable applications of these technologies:

Custom application development: Utilizing C# and ASP.NET Core, developers can forge custom applications tailored to interact with BIM models and data. These applications facilitate tasks such as viewing, editing, and analyzing BIM models, as well as executing specific functions pertaining to building design.
Integration with BIM platforms: C# and ASP.NET Core enable seamless integration of custom applications with BIM platforms like Autodesk Revit, Trimble Tekla Structures, or Autodesk Forge. This integration empowers users to interact with BIM models and data, retrieve information, update models, perform calculations, and more.
Process automation: Through C# and ASP.NET Core, routine tasks in BIM design can be automated. For instance, an application can be developed to automatically generate reports, conduct model conformance checks, optimize workflows, or generate code for configuring objects within the model.
BIM data manipulation: C# and ASP.NET Core provide robust capabilities for working with BIM data, encompassing tasks such as reading, writing, and processing BIM information. This facilitates the development of applications for data analysis, report generation, integration with external systems, and more.

C# offers distinct advantages over IronPython and Dynamo:

• High performance due to its compilable nature;
• A powerful programming language with extensive capabilities;
• Full access to the functions within the .NET Framework and Revit API;
• Seamless integration with other languages and technologies;
• A vast collection of NuGet packages that extend the language's standard features;
• Ability to create complex graphical interfaces (windows);
• Stricter typing, facilitating debugging and error detection during the compilation phase.

However, it is important to consider the disadvantages of C#:

• Complex syntax and a higher learning curve compared to IronPython, particularly for beginners;
• Necessity to acquire knowledge of different technologies, principles, and frameworks such as WPF, ASP.NET Core, MVVM, etc;
• Longer compilation and deployment times when compared to interpreted languages.

Choose C# and ASP.NET Core when aiming to develop intricate and scalable plugins that demand high performance and require full access to Revit APIs.