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template-comparison

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Compares two or more dotnet new templates side by side to help users choose between them based on parameters, feature support, frameworks, and classifications. USE FOR: deciding between similar templates (webapi vs webapp, blazor vs blazorwasm, console vs worker), producing a side-by-side comparison of parameters and feature support, understanding how templates differ before creating a project. DO NOT USE FOR: creating a project from a template (use template-instantiation), authoring or validating custom templates (use template-authoring and template-validation), general single-template discovery (use template-discovery).

When to use

• User is deciding between similar templates (e.g., `webapi` vs `webapp`, `blazor` vs `blazorwasm`)
• User asks "which template should I use for X?"
• User wants to understand how two or more templates differ before creating a project

When not to use

• User wants to create a project — route to `template-instantiation`
• User wants to author or validate a custom template — route to `template-authoring` or `template-validation`
• User just needs to find or inspect a single template — route to `template-discovery`

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