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Read more →.NET 6 RC1: Final Features
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Read more →Azure AD B2C: Custom Policies
User Flows are easy but limited. Custom Policies (Identity Experience Framework) are XML-based beasts that unlock full control. REST API Integration We use a Custom Policy to call a REST API during sign-up to validate a loyalty number. This runs before the user accounts is created in the directory.
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