RESTful Web API - The Complete Guide (.NET7 API) Part 1

Unlock the power of ASP.NET Core Web API with this comprehensive course, designed for developers from beginner to intermediate levels. Whether you're new to RESTful APIs in ASP.NET Core or have existing ASP.NET experience and want to learn how to effectively consume APIs, this course is for you.

You'll gain hands-on skills to build RESTful web services using Web API in ASP.NET Core. Master essential HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE and learn to implement a robust repository pattern within your ASP.NET Core projects. We'll delve into Entity Framework Code First migrations to manage your data persistence and learn how to securely store data in a database.

This course also covers crucial aspects of authentication and authorization for your Web API, along with practical examples of consuming APIs in a real-world scenario. The culmination of the course involves deploying your complete project to Azure, giving you valuable cloud deployment experience.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Fundamental ASP.NET Core Web API: Build a strong foundation in the core concepts of building APIs.
• RESTful API Development: Learn to design and implement well-structured RESTful APIs in .NET 7.
• API Documentation with Swagger & Swashbuckle: Master API documentation using industry-standard tools for easy consumption.
• API Versioning: Implement versioning strategies for your APIs to ensure compatibility and maintainability.
• Repository Pattern with Entity Framework (EF): Implement the Repository Pattern for efficient database interaction using EF Core.
• Authentication & Authorization: Secure your APIs with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Entity Framework Code First Migrations: Manage database schema changes effectively with EF Core migrations.
• API Consumption with HttpClient: Learn to consume external APIs using the HttpClient in the Repository Pattern.
• .NET 7 Deployment: Deploy your .NET 7 API to a cloud platform like Azure.

Prerequisites:

• 6 months of C# development experience.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core (6 months knowledge recommended).
• Visual Studio 2022.
• SQL Server Management Studio.
• .NET 7 SDK.

Bonus:

All source code and exercise solutions are available on GitHub. Detailed resources can be found in the "PROJECT RESOURCES" lecture.