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Hands-On .NET Minimal API for Web Developers

Comprehensive guide to creating a Minimal web API using ASP.NET Core through a stepwise approach

Praveenkumar Bouna

Created by Praveenkumar Bouna

Discover how to build efficient and lightweight RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs. You'll explore practical techniques for creating web APIs with fewer dependencies, making your projects easier to manage and scale. By following a clear, stepwise approach, you'll gain the confidence to start new Minimal API projects quickly.

Packt | Oct 2022 | 112 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesWeb & Application Development, API Development Tools, Frameworks and Best Practices, .NET

What You Will Learn

You will start by exploring the fundamentals of Minimal APIs and their ideal use cases. Through hands-on coding exercises and live demonstrations, you'll learn to set up projects, integrate essential tools, and implement endpoints. Each concept builds on the last, helping you apply new skills immediately in real-world scenarios.

Key Features

  • Design and implement RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs
  • Integrate Entity Framework, Dependency Injection, and AutoMapper for robust APIs
  • Handle data transfer, exceptions, and CRUD operations with practical techniques

Target Audience

Perfect for web developers and software architects who already understand RESTful API basics and want to modernize their skills. If you're looking to build scalable APIs for microservices or distributed systems, and are comfortable working with C# and Visual Studio Code, you'll find practical guidance to level up your API development.

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