API Documentation in .NET Online Course

API Documentation in .NET Online Course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to API documentation in .NET using Swagger/OpenAPI. You will learn the importance of API documentation, different documentation approaches such as XML comments and data annotations, and how to generate structured API documentation.

The course covers Swashbuckle and NSwag for creating OpenAPI documents in ASP.NET Web API, along with Swagger UI for interactive documentation. You will also explore Web API analyzers to ensure completeness and Web API conventions for automating documentation. Finally, you will master API versioning documentation, creating separate documents for multiple API versions.

Key Benefits

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the process involved in documenting APIs across multiple versions by generating distinct documentation for each version.
• Learn how to document an ASP.NET Web API project from the ground up, ensuring clarity, consistency, and usability for developers.
• Explore different methodologies for API documentation, including XML comments, data annotations, and other structured approaches, to enhance readability and maintainability.

Target Audience

This course is for backend web developers looking to create well-documented web services for internal teams or external third-party integrations. It is also highly beneficial for software architects who aim to guide development teams in implementing RESTful Web APIs efficiently within their projects. A foundational understanding of ASP.NET Core Web API development and familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications is recommended to maximize the learning experience.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a deep understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger and its significance in documenting ASP.NET Web APIs for better usability and integration.
• Explore various methodologies for API documentation, including XML comments, data annotations, and automated tools, to enhance clarity and maintainability.
• Learn to generate OpenAPI documentation using Swashbuckle in ASP.NET Web API, ensuring comprehensive and developer-friendly API references.
• Master the process of creating OpenAPI documentation with NSwag, leveraging its advanced capabilities for API documentation and client generation.
• Utilize Swagger and Swagger UI to develop interactive, well-structured API documentation that improves accessibility for developers.
• Understand the process of documenting APIs across multiple versions, creating structured documentation for each version to ensure backward compatibility and smooth transitions.