Building RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core

Building robust backend services is a critical skill for modern software development. This course guides you through the process of creating reliable, scalable APIs using the powerful ASP.NET Core framework. You will transition from understanding basic web concepts to designing and implementing fully functional RESTful APIs. Through clear explanations and practical code examples, you will learn to connect to databases, secure your endpoints, and test your services effectively. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of RESTful architecture and HTTP methods - Configure database connections and manage data models using Entity Framework Core - Implement modern API patterns, including Minimal APIs and Dependency Injection - Secure your endpoints using modern authentication and authorization flows - Test, debug, and document your API endpoints using Postman - Apply performance fundamentals and modern error-handling techniques to your web services The course begins with essential API terminology and HTTP basics before moving on to database integration, security practices, and testing workflows. You will progress systematically through structured readings and code-based exercises. This course is designed for aspiring backend developers and programmers new to web API design, requiring only basic programming knowledge to start. Start building your backend development skills today.