Modern API Design with ASP.NET Core 2

Unlock the potential of ASP.NET Core 2 in crafting robust, cross-platform web APIs through a variety of practical scenarios explored in this comprehensive guide. Designed to streamline the development of swift and scalable APIs, this book takes you on a journey from understanding the basic framework to tackling intricate challenges associated with securing RESTful services. Through numerous examples, discover how Microsoft's comprehensive revamp of ASP.NET Core 2 supports the creation of fast, modular applications ready to evolve with your business on the cloud. The book delves into critical aspects such as the foundational principles and core concepts of ASP.NET Core 2. Emphasizing the construction of RESTful APIs, it showcases the MVC pattern, adhering to established best practices and the six REST principles. The hands-on examples presented facilitate the development of top-tier web APIs and applications capable of operating on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Moreover, it provides insights into deploying on Microsoft Azure and enhancing delivery efficiency through Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. What You Will Learn includes integrating automated API tools like Swagger based on the OpenAPI specification, standardizing query and response formats utilizing Facebook's GraphQL, implementing security measures through authentication and authorization with ASP.NET Identity, and ensuring the protection of sensitive data with the data protection stack. Additionally, you'll learn how to create unit and integration tests to sustain high code quality. This book is ideal for developers responsible for creating server applications such as websites and web APIs that require high performance and cross-platform compatibility. It's also a valuable resource for programmers seeking practical solutions for real-world challenges, as well as those aiming to gain profound knowledge of the newest features in ASP.NET Core 2.0.