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 the need to create web API apps that are not only functional but also adaptable, maintainable, and scalable to meet the demands of users and businesses alike. This book draws from the author’s immense technical expertise and decades of experience in software development to help you address this challenge head-on, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to develop web API apps 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 this 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.

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

Leverage ASP.Net Web API to build professional web services and create powerful applications. About This Book Get a comprehensive analysis of the latest specification of ASP.NET Core and all the changes to the underlying platform that you need to know to make the most of the web API See an advanced coverage of ASP.NET Core Web API to create robust models for your data, create controllers, and handle routing and security This book is packed with key theoretical and practical concepts that can be instantly applied to build professional applications using API with Angular 4, Ionic, and React Who This Book Is For This book is for .Net developers who wants to Master ASP.NET Core (Web API) and have played around with previous ASP.NET Web API a little, but don't have in-depth knowledge of it. You need to know Visual Studio and C#, and have some HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge. What You Will Learn Acquire conceptual and hands-on knowledge of ASP.NET Core (MVC & Web API) Learn about HTTP methods, the structure of HTTP content, internet media types, and how servers respond to HTTP requests and their associated HTTP codes Explore middleware, filters, routing, and unit testing Optimize Web API implementations Develop a secure Web API interface Deploy Web API projects to various platforms Consume your web API in front end application based on Angular 4, Bootstrap, and Ionic Implement and explore the current trends in service architecture In Detail Microsoft has unified their main web development platforms. This unification will help develop web applications using various pieces of the ASP.NET platform that can be deployed on both Windows and LINUX. With ASP.NET Core (Web API), it will become easier than ever to build secure HTTP services that can be used from any client. Mastering ASP.NET Web API starts with the building blocks of the ASP.NET Core, then gradually moves on to implementing various HTTP routing strategies in the Web API. We then focus on the key components of building applications that employ the Web API, such as Kestrel, Middleware, Filters, Logging, Security, and Entity Framework.Readers will be introduced to take the TDD approach to write test cases along with the new Visual Studio 2017 live unit testing feature. They will also be introduced to integrate with the database using ORMs. Finally, we explore how the Web API can be consumed in a browser as well as by mobile applications by utilizing Angular 4, Ionic and ReactJS. By the end of this book, you will be able to apply best practices to develop complex Web API, consume them in frontend applications and deploy these applications to a modern hosting infrastructure. Style and approach Using a hands-on approach, we cover both the conceptual as well as the technical aspects of the ASP.NET Core (Web API) framework.

This 2nd Edition of Murachs ASP.NET Core MVC does a better job than ever of delivering the skills you need to develop websites using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) pattern with ASP.NET Core. If you know the basics of C#, youll quickly learn to code the way todays top web professionals do. Each section features clear, beginner-friendly examples and easy-to-understand explanations that walk you through crucial skills, best practices, and helpful tips. Im a first-time customer who has recently purchased your ASP.NET Core MVC book, and I have to say Im greatly impressed. [It] was actually fun from start to finish (and I've read many, many programming books before). - Shannon Fairchild, Senior Software Developer, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Section 1 (just 5 chapters) shows how to develop responsive web apps that follow the MVC pattern so theyll be easy to maintain as they grow and change. Then, it shows how to test and debug these apps using the debugging tools provided by Visual Studio and your browser. Section 2 builds out that set of skills to create more complex controllers, work with Razor views, handle cookies and sessions, work with model binding, validate data, and use EF Core to work with databases. Finally, section 3 presents additional skills that you can learn when you need them. Automate testing by using dependency injection and unit tests. Reduce code duplication by creating custom tag helpers and view components. Control user access to a site with ASP.NET Core Identity. Deploy a site to the cloud with Azure. And use Visual Studio Code, an increasingly popular alternative to the Visual Studio IDE. Every Murach book guarantees high quality. The complete apps show how each feature works in context. The exercises at the end of each chapter let you practice your new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience. And the distinctive paired-pages format is ideal for learning and reference.

Use ASP.NET Core 2 to create durable and cross-platform web APIs through a series of applied, practical scenarios. Examples in this book help you build APIs that are fast and scalable. You’ll progress from the basics of the framework through to solving the complex problems encountered in implementing secure RESTful services. The book is packed full of examples showing how Microsoft’s ground-up rewrite of ASP.NET Core 2 enables native cross-platform applications that are fast and modular, allowing your cloud-ready server applications to scale as your business grows. Major topics covered in the book include the fundamentals and core concepts of ASP.NET Core 2. You'll learn about building RESTful APIs with the MVC pattern using proven best practices and following the six principles of REST. Examples in the book help in learning to develop world-class web APIs and applications that can run on any platform, including Windows, Linux, and MacOS. You can even deploy to Microsoft Azure and automate your delivery by implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. What You Will Learn Incorporate automated API tooling such as Swagger from the OpenAPI specification Standardize query and response formats using Facebook’s GraphQL query language Implement security by applying authentication and authorization using ASP.NET Identity Ensure the safe storage of sensitive data using the data protection stack Create unit and integration tests to guarantee code quality Who This Book Is For Developers who build server applications such as web sites and web APIs that need to run fast and cross platform; programmers who want to implement practical solutions for real-world problems; those who want in-depth knowledge of the latest bits of ASP.NET Core 2.0

Build robust, scalable web applications using ASP.NET Core 8, Angular, and Entity Framework Core Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Combine ASP.NET Core and Angular to build highly versatile web applications Create a production-ready Single-Page Application (SPA) or Progressive Web Application (PWA) Adopt a full-stack approach to handle data management, API documentation, Web APIs, end-to-end testing, security, and deployment Book DescriptionIf you want to learn how to use ASP.NET Core with Angular effectively, this hands-on guide is for you. Improve the way you create, debug, and deploy web applications while keeping up to date with the latest developments in .NET 8 and modern Angular, including .NET Minimal APIs and the new Angular standalone API defaults. You’ll begin by setting up SQL Server 2022 and building a data model with Entity Framework Core. You’ll progress to fetching and displaying data, handling user input with Angular reactive forms, and implementing front-end and back-end validators for maximum effect. After that, you will perform advanced debugging and explore unit testing features with xUnit for .NET, and Jasmine and Karma for Angular. You’ll use Identity API endpoints in ASP.NET Core and functional route guards in Angular to add authentication and authorization to your apps. Finally, you’ll learn how to deploy to Windows, Linux, and Azure. By the end of this book, you will understand how to tie together the front-end and back-end to build and deploy secure and robust web applications.What you will learn Explore the new Angular and ASP.NET Core template with Visual Studio 2022 Use modern interfaces and patterns such as the HTML5 pushState API, webhooks, and UI data bindings Add real-time capabilities to Angular apps with SignalR and gRPC Implement authentication and authorization using JWTs Perform DBMS structured logging using providers such as SeriLog Convert a standard web application to a progressive web application (PWA) Deploy an Angular app to Azure Static Web Apps Add GraphQL support to back-end and front-end using HotChocolate and Apollo Angular Who this book is for This book is for developers who have some familiarity with ASP.NET Core and Angular and want to learn how to use them effectively together.

"Hallo .NET 8.0: Practical ASP.NET Core Minimal API" is a meticulously crafted guide that takes you on an explorative journey into the world of ASP.NET Core 8.0. Designed for a broad audience, from beginners to seasoned developers, this book dives deep into the practical aspects of Minimal API development. It starts with an introductory section that sets the foundation, highlighting the evolution and significance of Minimal APIs in the .NET framework. The core of the book is structured into comprehensive sections covering ASP.NET Core Minimal API development, database integrations, and critical aspects of web security. It stands out with its 20 hands-on lab exercises, each carefully designed to reinforce learning through practical application. From setting up development environments and building your first API to delving into complex topics like data security and efficient database handling, the book ensures a thorough understanding of each concept. In its final chapters, the book transitions into crucial topics like monitoring and deployment, preparing readers to not only build but also sustain and optimize applications in real-world settings. This section is pivotal for understanding the lifecycle of web applications and equips readers with the skills to deploy and maintain their projects effectively. "Hallo .NET 8.0: Practical ASP.NET Core Minimal API" is more than a technical manual; it's an essential tool for mastering the ASP.NET Core 8.0 framework. Whether you're developing your first web application or looking to upgrade existing skills, this book is an invaluable asset. Its practical approach, combined with in-depth coverage of essential topics, makes it a must-have for anyone aspiring to excel in the rapidly evolving field of web development. Embark on this learning adventure and arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the world of ASP.NET Core 8.0.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Through four complete sprints, this book takes you through every step needed to build brand new cross-platform web apps with ASP.NET Core, and make them available on the Internet. You won't just master Microsoft's revolutionary open source ASP.NET Core technology: you'll learn how to integrate the immense power of MVC, Docker, Azure Web Apps, Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Entity Framework. Working through the authors' carefully designed sprints, you'll start with a blank canvas, move through software architecture and design, adjusting to user feedback, recovering from mistakes, builds, testing, deployment, maintenance, refactoring, and more. Along the way, you'll learn techniques for delivering state-of-the-art software to users more rapidly and repeatably than ever before.

Publisher's Note: Microsoft stops supporting .NET Core 3.1 in December 2022. The newer 7th edition of this book is available that covers .NET 7 (end-of-life May 2024) or .NET 6 (end-of-life November 2024), with C# 11 and EF Core 7. Key FeaturesBuild modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core 3.0Get up to speed with C#, and up to date with all the latest features of C# 8.0Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET Core 3.0Book Description In C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 – Modern Cross-Platform Development, Fourth Edition, expert teacher Mark J. Price gives you everything you need to start programming C# applications. This latest edition uses the popular Visual Studio Code editor to work across all major operating systems. It is fully updated and expanded with new chapters on Content Management Systems (CMS) and machine learning with ML.NET. The book covers all the topics you need. Part 1 teaches the fundamentals of C#, including object-oriented programming, and new C# 8.0 features such as nullable reference types, simplified switch pattern matching, and default interface methods. Part 2 covers the .NET Standard APIs, such as managing and querying data, monitoring and improving performance, working with the filesystem, async streams, serialization, and encryption. Part 3 provides examples of cross-platform applications you can build and deploy, such as web apps using ASP.NET Core or mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. The book introduces three technologies for building Windows desktop applications including Windows Forms, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, as well as web applications, web services, and mobile apps. What you will learnBuild cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and AndroidExplore application development with C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0Explore ASP.NET Core 3.0 and create professional web applicationsLearn object-oriented programming and C# multitaskingQuery and manipulate data using LINQUse Entity Framework Core and work with relational databasesDiscover Windows app development using the Universal Windows Platform and XAMLBuild mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin.FormsWho this book is for Readers with some prior programming experience or with a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) background, who want to gain a solid foundation with C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0.

An accessible guide for beginner-to-intermediate programmers to the concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C# 12 and .NET 8, with hands-on exercises using Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Explore the latest additions to C# 12, the .NET 8 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 8 Create professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 8 and Blazor Build your confidence with step-by-step code examples and tips for best practices Book DescriptionThis latest edition of the bestselling Packt series will give you a solid foundation to start building projects using modern C# and .NET with confidence. You'll learn about object-oriented programming; writing, testing, and debugging functions; and implementing interfaces. You'll take on .NET APIs for managing and querying data, working with the fi lesystem, and serialization. As you progress, you'll explore examples of cross-platform projects you can build and deploy, such as websites and services using ASP.NET Core. This latest edition integrates .NET 8 enhancements into its examples: type aliasing and primary constructors for concise and expressive code. You'll handle errors robustly through the new built-in guard clauses and explore a simplified implementation of caching in ASP.NET Core 8. If that's not enough, you'll also see how native ahead-of-time (AOT) compiler publish lets web services reduce memory use and run faster. You'll work with the seamless new HTTP editor in Visual Studio 2022 to enhance the testing and debugging process. You'll even get introduced to Blazor Full Stack with its new unified hosting model for unparalleled web development flexibility.What you will learn Discover C# 12's new features, including aliasing any type and primary constructors Try out the native AOT publish capability for ASP.NET Core 8 Minimal APIs web services Build rich web experiences using Blazor Full Stack, Razor Pages, and other ASP.NET Core features Integrate and update databases in your apps using Entity Framework Core models Query and manipulate data using LINQ Build and consume powerful services using Web API and Minimal API Who this book is forThis book is for beginners as well as intermediate-level C# and .NET programmers who have worked with C# in the past and want to catch up with the changes made in the last few years. Prior exposure to C# or .NET is not a prerequisite. A general understanding of programming will help you to work through the book more comfortably, though the content is suitable for those completely new to programming. If you already have some C# and .NET skills and want to focus on developing practical apps, you can pick up Mark’s other .NET book, Apps and Services with .NET 8, instead.