Creating an ASP.NET Core Web API Project

Learn about creating an ASP.NET Core Web API project, covering project setup, structure, and a sample controller for weather forecasts.

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Build a web service using ASP.NET Core
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Build a web service using ASP.NET Core

We will build a web service that provides a way to work with data in the Northwind database using ASP.NET Core so that the data can be used by any client application on any platform that can make HTTP requests and receive HTTP responses:

Step 1: Use your preferred code editor to open the PracticalApps solution/workspace and then add a new project, as defined in the following list:

Project template: ASP.NET Core Web API or webapi
Workspace or solution file and folder: PracticalApps
Project file and folder: Northwind.WebApi

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Introduction

Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!

Speaking C#

Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling Exception

Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions

Building Your Own Types with Object-Oriented Programming

Implementing Interfaces and Inheriting Classes

Packaging and Distributing .NET Types

Working with Common .NET Types

Working with Files, Streams, and Serialization

Working with Data Using Entity Framework Core

Querying and Manipulating Data Using LINQ

Introducing Web Development Using ASP.NET Core

Building Websites Using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages

Building Websites Using the Model-View-Controller Pattern

Building and Consuming Web Services

Building User Interfaces Using Blazor

Conclusion

Creating an ASP.NET Core Web API Project

Build a web service using ASP.NET Core