API Documentation in .NET Practice Exam
API Documentation in .NET Practice Exam
About API Documentation in .NET Exam
The API Documentation in .NET certification exam evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in documenting APIs effectively within the .NET ecosystem. It tests the ability to create, manage, and maintain high-quality API documentation that enhances usability, maintainability, and developer adoption. The exam covers industry best practices, tools, and standards related to API documentation, including XML comments, OpenAPI/Swagger, and automated documentation generation using tools like Swashbuckle and NSwag.
Knowledge Assess
Candidates will also be assessed on their ability to ensure clarity, consistency, and completeness in API documentation, making it accessible for developers, stakeholders, and end-users. The exam also emphasizes version control, documentation lifecycle management, and integrating documentation into CI/CD pipelines.
Skills Required
To pass the API Documentation in .NET exam, candidates should have proficiency in the following areas:
- Importance of API documentation in software development
- Key components of high-quality API documentation (endpoints, request/response examples, authentication details, error handling)
- Generating API documentation using XML comments in C#
- Utilizing Swagger/OpenAPI for interactive documentation
- Implementing Swashbuckle and NSwag for automated API documentation
- Understanding API versioning and its impact on documentation
- Writing clear, concise, and structured API documentation
- Providing comprehensive examples and use cases
- Maintaining consistency and standardization (naming conventions, formatting)
- Handling documentation updates and version control strategies
- Embedding documentation into .NET applications
- Automating documentation generation in CI/CD workflows
- Ensuring security and compliance in API documentation
- Writing for different audiences (developers, business stakeholders)
- Using Markdown, HTML, and other formats for documentation
- Structuring API reference manuals and user guides effectively
Who should take the Exam?
The API Documentation in .NET exam is ideal for professionals involved in API development and documentation, including:
- NET Developers
- Technical Writers & API Writers
- Software Architects & Engineers
- DevOps & CI/CD Engineers
- QA Engineers & Testers
- Project Managers & Business Analysts
Course Outline
The API Documentation in .NET Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Introduction to OpenAPI in .NET
- Overview of OpenAPI
- Distinguishing Swagger and OpenAPI
- Code-First vs. Design-First Approach
- OpenAPI Implementation in .NET
- Significance of API Documentation
- Best Practices for Documenting APIs
Domain 2 - Generating OpenAPI Documentation with Swashbuckle
- Understanding Swashbuckle
- Step 1: Installing Swashbuckle
- Step 2: Configuring Swashbuckle for API Documentation
- Insights on ApiExplorer
- Understanding the Generated OpenAPI Specification
- Step 3: Integrating Swagger UI
Domain 3 - Enhancing API Documentation with Swashbuckle
- Step 4: Incorporating OpenAPI Metadata
- Step 5: Enabling XML Comments for Documentation
- Step 6: Utilizing XML Comments for API Descriptions
- Step 7: Implementing Data Annotations for Clarity
- Addressing Compiler Warnings in API Documentation
Domain 4 - Generating OpenAPI Definitions with NSwag
- Introduction to NSwag
- Installing and Setting Up NSwag
- Configuration for OpenAPI Specification
- Integrating Swagger UI for API Visualization
Domain 5 - Implementing Web API Analyzers for Improved Documentation
- Understanding Web API Analyzers and Their Role
- Step 8: Activating Web API Analyzers
- Step 9: Incorporating Annotations to Address Warnings
Domain 6 - Applying Web API Conventions for Standardization
- Introduction to Web API Conventions
- Step 10: Implementing API Conventions in Projects
- Step 11: Renaming Actions to Align with Standards
- Step 12: Defining Custom API Conventions
- Comparison: Attribute-Based vs. Convention-Based Approach
Domain 7 - Managing API Versioning in Documentation
- Step 13: Activating API Versioning Mechanism
- Importance of Version Control in API Documentation
- Step 14: Supporting Multiple API Versions
- Step 15: Creating Documentation for Different Versions
- Utilizing Generic Handlers for Version Management
