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# Bloqs Starter Template (ZIP)

The **Bloqs Starter Template** is a downloadable ZIP file that gives you a **ready-to-go application** based on **.NET Aspire**. It provides a solid foundation so you can start building with Bloqs immediately.

### What’s included

* A Visual Studio solution preconfigured for Aspire.
* A basic user interface to explore and extend.
* Built-in editing functionality to start working with data right away.
* Configuration and setup files for quick local development.
* Sample code.

### How to use

1. Contact us to receive the Bloqs Starter Template (ZIP).
2. Extract the ZIP file to a local folder.
3. Open the included `.sln` file in **Visual Studio**.
4. Restore dependencies and build the solution.
5. Run the application — you’ll have a working Aspire-based project ready to extend.

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### Learn more about .NET Aspire

* Introduction to Aspire: <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/aspire/overview>
* Aspire documentation: <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/aspire/>


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