Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9
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Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9
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For C# and .NET developers with basic knowledge of APIs; ideal for intermediate learners.
Explore advanced topics such as performance optimization and asynchronous programming
Gain insights into industry trends and tools shaping API development
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There are 14 modules in this course
In today’s fast-paced software ecosystem, building efficient and scalable APIs is vital for delivering modern web applications. Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9 equips developers with the skills to design and implement high-performance API solutions using the latest .NET 9 framework.
This course provides hands-on guidance to help learners understand API fundamentals, optimize code efficiency, and integrate essential backend components. By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to create reliable, scalable APIs that meet enterprise-grade performance standards. What sets this course apart is its exclusive focus on Minimal APIs in .NET 9. Combining theoretical insights with practical demonstrations, it bridges the gap between academic understanding and real-world implementation. The course is ideal for intermediate-level developers with prior experience in C# and .NET who want to expand their expertise in modern API development. A foundational grasp of web technologies and object-oriented programming is recommended.
In this section, we explore minimal APIs using .NET 9.0 SDK, focusing on efficient setup, reduced overhead, and practical benefits over traditional approaches.
What's included
2 videos3 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 2 minutes
- Course Overview Video•1 minute
- Getting Up and Running with Minimal API Development - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- The Significance of Minimal APIs in Modern Development•10 minutes
- Configuring Development Environments•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Getting Started with Minimal API Development•10 minutes
In this section, we explore building minimal APIs in .NET, focusing on project structure, defining HTTP endpoints, and handling requests and responses effectively.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Creating Your First Minimal API - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Defining Endpoints and Routes•20 minutes
- Building the Employee Management API•20 minutes
- Testing Your Endpoint Using OpenAPI•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Foundations of Building Minimal APIs•10 minutes
In this section, we explore the structure of minimal APIs in ASP.NET, focusing on components like routing, middleware, and the request lifecycle to enhance application design and performance.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- The Anatomy of a Minimal API - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 20 minutes
- The Anatomy of a Minimal API – The Reading•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Exploring the Structure of Minimal APIs•10 minutes
In this section, we explore configuring HTTP endpoints, managing route parameters, and implementing request validation and error handling in minimal APIs for reliable API interactions.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Handling HTTP Methods and Routing - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Updating Existing Todo Items•10 minutes
- Managing Route Parameters•20 minutes
- Request Validation and Error Handling•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- HTTP Methods and Routing Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we explore ASP.NET middleware pipelines, focusing on configuring order, implementing custom middleware, and optimizing performance for scalable API development.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- The Middleware Pipeline - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Inline Middleware•10 minutes
- Implementing Custom Middleware•20 minutes
- Terminal Middleware•20 minutes
- Handling Errors Within the Middleware Pipeline•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Exploring the Middleware Pipeline in API Design•10 minutes
In this section, we explore parameter binding in API requests, focusing on sources like route values, query strings, and headers, and how to map client data to server-side objects for effective API interactions.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Parameter Binding - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Parameter Binding – The Reading•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Parameter Binding Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we will learn DI in ASP.NET, including container configuration, service lifetimes, and best practices for scalable development.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Dependency Injection in Minimal APIs - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Configuring DI in Minimal APIs•20 minutes
- Creating a Singleton DI Project•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Dependency Injection in API Development•10 minutes
In this section, we will learn integrating minimal APIs with SQL and NoSQL databases for persistent data storage and management.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Integrating Minimal APIs with Data Sources - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Configuring the Connection to the Database and Retrieving Records•20 minutes
- Inserting Employee Records•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Data Integration and API Security Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we explore how to use Object Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks—specifically Entity Framework Core and Dapper—to configure minimal API projects and perform CRUD operations while promoting scalable and maintainable database interactions.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Object Relational Mapping with Entity Framework Core and Dapper - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Configuring Dapper in Minimal API Projects•20 minutes
- Creating an Employee Record•20 minutes
- Deleting an Employee Record•20 minutes
- Performing CRUD Operations with Entity Framework•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- ORM Fundamentals and Best Practices•10 minutes
In this section, we explore profiling techniques, resource monitoring, and common bottlenecks to optimize API performance and improve system efficiency.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Profiling and Identifying Bottlenecks - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Profiling in Visual Studio•20 minutes
- Benchmarking with BenchmarkDotNet•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Profiling and Identifying Code Bottlenecks•10 minutes
In this section, we explore asynchronous programming in minimal APIs, focusing on non-blocking task execution, scalability, and common challenges like deadlocks and race conditions.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Utilizing Asynchronous Programming for Scalability - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- TAP with async/await•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Asynchronous Programming in .NET•10 minutes
In this section, we explore caching strategies to reduce system strain, including in-memory, distributed, and response caching techniques for improved API performance and resource efficiency.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Caching Strategies for Enhanced Performance - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Distributed Caching Strategies•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Caching Strategies for System Performance•10 minutes
In this section, we explore code organization, error handling, and security practices to enhance API readability, scalability, and resilience using structured design patterns and best security protocols.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Best Practices for Minimal API Resiliency - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Design Patterns•20 minutes
- The Strategy Pattern•20 minutes
- Security Considerations•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Minimal API Resiliency and Design Patterns•10 minutes
In this section, we explore unit and integration testing, compatibility checks, and deployment methods for minimal APIs, focusing on reliable and sustainable application delivery.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Unit Testing, Compatibility, and Deployment of Minimal APIs - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Compatibility and Migrating Minimal APIs to .NET 9•20 minutes
- Deploying to Microsoft Azure App Service Cloud Deployment•10 minutes
- Deploying to a Docker Container•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Testing, Deployment, and Containerization in Minimal APIs•10 minutes
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