Design and build Web APIs for a broad range of clients—including browsers and mobile devices—that can adapt to change over time. This practical, hands-on guide takes you through the theory and tools you need to build evolvable HTTP services with Microsoft’s ASP.NET Web API framework. In the process, you’ll learn how design and implement a real-world Web API. Ideal for experienced .NET developers, this book’s sections on basic Web API theory and design also apply to developers who work with other development stacks such as Java, Ruby, PHP, and Node. Dig into HTTP essentials, as well as API development concepts and styles Learn ASP.NET Web API fundamentals, including the lifecycle of a request as it travels through the framework Design the Issue Tracker API example, exploring topics such as hypermedia support with collection+json Use behavioral-driven development with ASP.NET Web API to implement and enhance the application Explore techniques for building clients that are resilient to change, and make it easy to consume hypermedia APIs Get a comprehensive reference on how ASP.NET Web API works under the hood, including security and testability

Design and build Web APIs for a broad range of clients—including browsers and mobile devices—that can adapt to change over time. This practical, hands-on guide takes you through the theory and tools you need to build evolvable HTTP services with Microsoft’s ASP.NET Web API framework. In the process, you’ll learn how design and implement a real-world Web API. Ideal for experienced .NET developers, this book’s sections on basic Web API theory and design also apply to developers who work with other development stacks such as Java, Ruby, PHP, and Node. Dig into HTTP essentials, as well as API development concepts and styles Learn ASP.NET Web API fundamentals, including the lifecycle of a request as it travels through the framework Design the Issue Tracker API example, exploring topics such as hypermedia support with collection+json Use behavioral-driven development with ASP.NET Web API to implement and enhance the application Explore techniques for building clients that are resilient to change, and make it easy to consume hypermedia APIs Get a comprehensive reference on how ASP.NET Web API works under the hood, including security and testability

Develop web API applications using design patterns, advanced customization, and cutting-edge technologies, such as SignalR, gRPC, and GraphQL, while leveraging powerful cloud platforms and tools to accelerate development Key Features Gain proficiency in building modern ASP.NET Core web API applications Develop the skills to effectively test, debug, and secure your web API applications Streamline development workflows and boost productivity with cloud computing platforms and industry-standard CI/CD tools Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWeb API applications have become increasingly significant in recent years, fueled by the ever-accelerating pace of technological advancements. However, with this rapid evolution comes a pressing challenge: the need to create web API applications that are not only functional but also adaptable, maintainable, and scalable to meet the demands of users and businesses alike. This book will help you address this challenge head-on, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to develop web API applications from scratch. By providing a deeper understanding of the various protocols implemented by ASP.NET Core, including RESTful, SignalR (WebSocket), gRPC, and GraphQL, supplemented by practical examples and optimization techniques, such as using middleware, testing, caching, and logging, this book offers invaluable insights for both newcomers as well as seasoned developers to meet modern web development requirements. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use cloud platforms such as Azure and Azure DevOps to enhance the development and operational aspects of your application. By the end of the book, you’ll be fully prepared to undertake enterprise-grade web API projects with confidence, harnessing the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core 8 to drive innovation.What you will learn Build a strong foundation in web API fundamentals Explore the ASP.NET Core 8 framework and other industry-standard libraries and tools for high-performance, scalable web APIs Apply essential software design patterns such as MVC, dependency injection, and the repository pattern Use Entity Framework Core for database operations and complex query creation Implement robust security measures to protect against malicious attacks and data breaches Deploy your application to the cloud using Azure and leverage Azure DevOps to implement CI/CD Who this book is for This book is for developers who want to learn how to build web APIs with ASP.NET Core and create flexible, maintainable, scalable applications with .NET platform. Basic knowledge of C#, .NET, and Git will assist with understanding the concepts more easily.

Build fully-featured APIs with ASP.NET Core! This all-practical guide is written like a real development project, taking you hands-on with modern APIs utilizing REST and GraphQL standards. In Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core you will learn how to: Set up your environment with VS 2022, Node, Git, and more Create a ASP.NET Core project from scratch Integrate with SQL Server Use Entity Framework Core to set up a data model Create back-end controllers Design an API to serve data Write API documentation using Swagger and Swashbuckle Consume an API using typical web client-side frameworks Handle requests and routes using controllers and Minimal API Release and deploy your Web API in production on cloud-based hosting services such as MS Azure Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core is a practical beginner’s guide to creating your first web APIs using ASP.NET Core. In it, you’ll develop an API that feeds web-based services, including websites and mobile apps, for a board games application. The book is cleverly structured to mirror a real-world development project, with each chapter introducing a new feature request. You’ll build your API with an ecosystem of ASP.NET Core tools that help simplify everything from setting up your data model to generating documentation. About the Technology Web APIs are the front door to an application, providing controlled access to its data and features. ASP.NET Core, Microsoft’s web framework, simplifies and accelerates API creation with powerful, developer-friendly features, including an innovative “no compile” coding experience. It is reliable, fast, free, open-source, and backed by Microsoft’s legendary support. About the Book Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core teaches you how to write safe, maintainable, and performant REST APIs. It’s full of best practices for modern and classic API styles, including REST and GraphQL. You’ll love the groundbreaking Minimal API model that helps you build pro-quality APIs with just a few lines of code. Each chapter contains realistic user stories, backlog items, and development tasks. What’s Inside Create an ASP.NET Core project from scratch Set up a data model with Entity Framework Core Create backend controllers Design an API to serve data About the Reader For developers with some experience using the .NET Framework. About the Author Valerio De Sanctis has more than 20 years of experience in web development and project management using ASP.NET, PHP, and Java. Table of Contents PART 1 - GETTING STARTED 1 Web APIs at a glance 2 Our first web API project 3 RESTful principles and guidelines PART 2 - BASIC CONCEPTS 4 Working with data 5 CRUD operations 6 Data validation and error handling PART 3 - ADVANCED CONCEPTS 7 Application logging 8 Caching techniques 9 Authentication and authorization 10 Beyond REST PART 4 - TOWARD PRODUCTION 11 API documentation 12 Release and deployment

Get up and running with ASP.NET MVC 4, and learn how to build modern server-side web applications. This guide helps you understand how the framework performs, and shows you how to use various features to solve many real-world development scenarios you’re likely to face. In the process, you’ll learn how to work with HTML, JavaScript, the Entity Framework, and other web technologies. You’ll start by learning core concepts such as the Model-View-Controller architectural pattern, and then work your way toward advanced topics. The authors demonstrate ASP.NET MVC 4 best practices and techniques by building a sample online auction site ("EBuy") throughout the book. Learn the similarities between ASP.NET MVC 4 and Web Forms Use Entity Framework to create and maintain an application database Create rich web applications, using jQuery for client-side development Incorporate AJAX techniques into your web applications Learn how to create and expose ASP.NET Web API services Deliver a rich and consistent experience for mobile devices Apply techniques for error handling, automated testing, and build automation Use various options to deploy your ASP.NET MVC 4 application

With this concise book, you’ll learn the art of building hypermedia APIs that don’t simply run on the Web, but that actually exist in the Web. You’ll start with the general principles and technologies behind this architectural approach, and then dive hands-on into three fully-functional API examples. Too many APIs rely on concepts rooted in desktop and local area network patterns that don’t scale well—costly solutions that are difficult to maintain over time. This book shows system architects and web developers how to design and implement human- and machine-readable web services that remain stable and flexible as they scale. Learn the H-Factors for representing application metadata across all media types and formats Understand the four basic design elements for authoring hypermedia types Convert a simple read-only XML-based media type into a successful API design Examine the challenges and advantages of designing a hypermedia type with JSON Use HTML5’s rich set of hypermedia controls in the API design process Learn the details of documenting, publishing, and registering media type designs and link-relation types