- Understanding ASP.NET Web API: Basics of creating web services with ASP.NET.
- RESTful Services: Principles and implementation of RESTful APIs.
- Data Serialization: Automating XML and JSON data serialization and deserialization.
- Routing: Configuring API routes for accessing resources.
- HTTP Methods: Implementing CRUD operations using GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.
- Content Negotiation: Handling requests for different data formats (XML, JSON).
- Model Binding and Validation: Mapping client data to models and validating input.
- Error Handling: Managing errors and exceptions in a user-friendly manner.
- Security: Implementing authentication and authorization for API access.
- Testing: Strategies for testing APIs, including unit and integration tests.
- Versioning: Managing different versions of the API.
- Documentation: Documenting the API for developers and end-users.
- Deployment: Deploying the API to servers or cloud platforms.
Before building XML/JSON APIs with ASP.NET, ensure familiarity with:
- C# Programming: Solid grasp of C# language fundamentals.
- ASP.NET Basics: Understanding of ASP.NET framework essentials.
- Web Development: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- REST Principles: Awareness of RESTful architecture and methods.