Web API Development with ASP.NET Core 8

If you’re developer ready to build APIs that can handle real workloads, Web API Development with Core 8 is a practical and thorough guide by Microsoft MVP Xiaodi Yan. This book focuses on the techniques, patterns, and tools you need to create web APIs that are fast, robust, and ready to scale.

What’s Inside 💻

The book begins with core API concepts and quickly moves into hands-on Core development. You’ll work through topics such as:

• REST API design and implementation
• GraphQL and real-time APIs
• Routing, configuration, and environment management
• Logging and middleware
• Data access with Entity Framework Core, including relationships and performance tips

Learn by Building

Rather than just explaining theory, the book walks through project setup, controller creation, and dependency injection. You’ll see how to structure an API, handle data persistence, and apply patterns that keep code maintainable. The examples are directly applicable to real-world projects, helping you bridge the gap between learning and production.

Who Should Read This Book

This book is aimed at developers with some experience in C# who want to specialize in web API development. Beginners will appreciate the step-by-step guidance, while seasoned developers can use it to update their skills for Core 8 and explore modern API approaches.

About the Author

Xiaodi Yan is a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and LinkedIn Learning instructor with extensive experience, cloud computing, and DevOps. His practical expertise shines through in the clear, relevant examples throughout the book.

Whether you’re building a new API from scratch or modernizing an existing one, this ebook gives you the knowledge and confidence to take advantage of Core 8.