Creating Minimal Web APIs with .NET Practice Exam
Creating Minimal Web APIs with .NET Practice Exam
About Creating Minimal Web APIs with .NET Exam
This exam assesses your proficiency in building and deploying minimal web APIs using the .NET framework. Minimal APIs in .NET provide an efficient and streamlined approach to creating web services, focusing on simplicity and reduced boilerplate code. The exam covers essential concepts like HTTP request handling, routing, and data binding, as well as leveraging .NET's built-in features for securing APIs, handling exceptions, and deploying applications to various environments.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of the foundational .NET technologies is critical for building web APIs.
- Understanding the design principles behind RESTful API development, including endpoints, HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), and response handling.
- Proficiency in defining minimal routes, middleware, and request handling in minimal API projects.
- Knowledge of how to bind data to API parameters and handle validation in incoming requests.
- Familiarity with securing APIs using authentication techniques such as JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and managing user roles and permissions.
- Skills in handling runtime errors gracefully and implementing proper logging for API monitoring.
- Understanding the process of deploying .NET-based minimal web APIs to different hosting environments, including cloud platforms and on-premise servers.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for developers who are experienced with .NET and want to learn how to build efficient, minimalistic web APIs using the latest features of the framework. It’s suitable for individuals looking to demonstrate their skills in creating lightweight, high-performance APIs. The exam is particularly beneficial for:
- Software Developers
- Backend Developers
- Web API Architects
- System Integrators
Course Outline
The Creating Minimal Web APIs with .NET Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Course Overview
- Course Introduction and Objectives
- Overview of the eCampusConnect Minimal Web API Project
Domain 2 - Understanding Minimal APIs
- What Are Minimal APIs and Their Advantages?
- Minimal APIs vs Traditional Controller APIs
- Step 1: Verify Prerequisites
- Step 2: Set Up a New Web Application
- Understanding the Map Function
Domain 3 - Creating Collection-Based Endpoints
- Introduction to Collection API Development
- Step 3: Define an Endpoint for Collection Data
- Step 4: Design Data Models for API Interaction
- Step 5: Configure Database Context
- Step 6: Set Up Dependency Injection for Services
- Step 7: Build GET Method to Retrieve All Data
Domain 4 - Refining Collection API Operations
- Modifying the Collection API to Return Data
- Step 8: Update GET Method to Return Data Effectively
- Implementing Asynchronous Responses
- Step 9: Update GET Method to Use Async Features
Domain 5 - Enhancing API Functionality
- Introduction to API Improvement Techniques
- Step 10: Add POST Method for New Entries
- Step 11: Design DTO Models for Clean Data Transfers
- Step 12: Use AutoMapper to Simplify Data Mapping
- Step 13: Implement AutoMapper in the POST Method
- Utilize Attributes for Streamlined Mapping
- Step 14: Error Management in Minimal APIs
Domain 6 - Working with Individual Data Endpoints
- Introduction to APIs for Single Items
- Step 15: Implement GET Method to Fetch Single Items
- Step 16: Add PUT Method for Editing Existing Data
- Step 17: Create DELETE Method for Data Removal
