Question 1

How to set up authentication in Falco?

Accepted Answer

Falco provides built-in authentication utilities documented in the security section; you can configure handlers using ASP.NET Core middleware for common scenarios like JWT or cookie-based auth.

Question 2

Falco vs Giraffe: which is better for F# web apps?

Accepted Answer

Falco is simpler and more lightweight with direct ASP.NET Core integration, while Giraffe offers a more feature-rich functional web framework. Choose Falco for minimalism and Giraffe for broader out-of-the-box functionality.

Question 3

Can I use Falco with Entity Framework?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since Falco seamlessly integrates with .NET libraries, you can use Entity Framework for data access by adding it as a dependency and configuring it in your ASP.NET Core pipeline.

Question 4

How to deploy a Falco app to Azure?

Accepted Answer

Deploy like any ASP.NET Core app: use Azure App Service or containers by building with .NET SDK and configuring the deployment settings, as Falco runs on standard ASP.NET Core hosting.

Question 5

Does Falco support WebSockets for real-time features?

Accepted Answer

Falco itself doesn't include built-in WebSocket support, but you can integrate standard ASP.NET Core WebSocket middleware or use community libraries for real-time functionality.

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