Lessons in .NET Web API

Select appropriate HTTP status codes to provide clear, standards-compliant feedback to API consumers.

Configure your .NET application for different environments using configuration files, environment variables, and launch profiles.

Master ASP.NET Core middleware in .NET 10 - execution order, custom middleware, IMiddleware, short-circuiting, and the middleware vs filters decision matrix.

Implement effective dependency injection patterns in ASP.NET Core to improve code maintainability and testability.

Select appropriate service lifetimes for your dependencies to prevent memory leaks and ensure proper resource management.

Utilize keyed services to solve complex dependency injection scenarios requiring multiple implementations of the same interface.

Streamline dependency registration with Scrutor's assembly scanning capabilities to reduce boilerplate code.

Master all 6 filter types in ASP.NET Core .NET 10 with decision matrices for filters vs middleware.

Implement RFC 7807 ProblemDetails standard to provide consistent, machine-readable error responses in your APIs.

Develop a centralized exception handling strategy to manage errors consistently across your entire API.

Configure Serilog for structured logging to enhance troubleshooting capabilities with queryable, context-rich log data.

Build concise, performant API endpoints using the Minimal API paradigm introduced in recent ASP.NET Core versions.

Generate comprehensive API documentation using OpenAPI specifications and evaluate alternatives to Swagger UI.

Learn how to run C# code directly from a single file using dotnet run app.cs. Perfect for scripting, prototyping, and quick experiments.

Migrate from .sln to .slnx in .NET 10. Covers the new XML-based solution format, migration methods, CI/CD compatibility, and team adoption strategy.