Learn ASP.NET Core APIs delivered in its latest version of the Microsoft Framework: .NET 8. This book will show you how to develop APIs with ASP.NET Core 8. Author Anthony Giretti will reveal all you need to know about HTTP protocol, REST architecture style, and ASP.NET Core 8.

You will learn what reflexes and mindset a developer must have to approach the development of an API of medium complexity. By performing CRUD operations on a SQL Server database, you will see how to set up a clean and reliable application with industry best practices (clean code, security, observability, optimization and testing). 

After completing Coding Clean, Reliable, and Safe REST APIs with ASP.NET Core 8, you will be able to develop many kinds of APIs that require a senior developer level of knowledge and provide your customers with high-quality APIs.

What You Will Learn

Discover the latest version of ASP.NET Core 8

Code REST APIs with minimal APIs

Become familiar with clean code principles

Optimize performances with caching, background tasks and more

Make APIs resilient by handling SQL and HttpClient transient errors

Understand the importance of observability

Implement Authentication and Authorization

Grasp OWASP principles

Protect sensitive data

Master unit testing best practices

 

Who This Book Is For

Beginner and intermediate professionals wishing to build clean, reliable and safe ASP.NET Core APIs and elevate their skills to a senior developer level.