Master RESTful Web API Development with ASP.NET MVC

What you will learn:

RESTful API Design Principles
ASP.NET MVC for REST API Development
Token-Based Authorization for Secure APIs
JSON Object Mapping in C#
HTTP Method Implementation (POST, GET)
Request Query Parameter Handling
Name Routing for API Method Customization
Non-Token-Based and Token-Based Authorization
Entity Framework for Database Interaction
SQL Server Database Integration with ASP.NET MVC

Description

Dive deep into the world of RESTful web APIs with this comprehensive ASP.NET MVC course. Learn to design, build, and secure powerful data-driven applications. From fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, you'll gain the skills to develop robust APIs that power modern web and mobile experiences. This course covers:

A thorough introduction to REST principles and how they apply to ASP.NET MVC development.
Setting up a secure and efficient REST API project environment using Visual Studio.
Implementing robust API security through token-based authorization and security key generation.
Leveraging the power of JSON object mapping in C# for seamless data exchange.
Crafting efficient HTTP methods like POST and GET to handle data operations.
Utilizing request query parameters to create flexible and dynamic API interactions.
Mastering name routing to customize and optimize your API routes for readability.
Exploring both non-token-based and token-based authorization strategies for enhanced security.
Integrating Entity Framework to effortlessly connect your API with SQL Server databases.
Building a solid foundation in Entity Framework's Database First approach.

Curriculum

Getting Started with RESTful API Development

Begin your journey by gaining a firm understanding of REST principles and their importance in modern application development. This section introduces the fundamentals of RESTful API design and lays the groundwork for building robust and efficient APIs. Learn how to set up a new ASP.NET MVC project specifically designed for developing RESTful APIs, equipping you with the essential tools and configurations for success. Explore the concept of security keys and their role in securing your APIs, along with effective methods for generating unique security keys for authorization. This section also delves into the world of JSON Object Mapping, a powerful technique that simplifies data exchange between your API and other applications.

Developing RESTful APIs with ASP.NET MVC

This section focuses on building the core functionality of your RESTful APIs. Discover how to implement essential HTTP methods, including POST for creating data and GET for retrieving data. Learn how to design efficient GET methods that handle data retrieval with and without request query parameters, allowing your API to respond flexibly to different user requests. Explore how to control the naming of your API methods using name routing, making your API code more organized and readable.

Securing RESTful APIs with ASP.NET MVC

Security is paramount in API development. This section explores two fundamental approaches to API authorization: non-token-based authorization for basic security and token-based authorization for more robust protection. Learn the intricacies of token-based authorization using OAuth, a widely recognized standard for secure authentication. Gain the knowledge to implement both strategies effectively, ensuring your APIs are protected against unauthorized access.

Connecting to SQL Server with Entity Framework

This section dives into the powerful world of Entity Framework, a framework that simplifies interactions between your API and databases. Gain an in-depth understanding of Entity Framework's core concepts and how it enables you to create seamless connections between your ASP.NET MVC project and SQL Server databases. Explore the Database First approach, a streamlined method for building your API's data model directly from your SQL Server database, allowing for efficient and effective data management.