To get the most out of this book

You will need a working knowledge of at least the basics of C#. An acquaintance with SQL is helpful but not required. The use of Git and repositories in general will make your life easier. We assume no other technical expertise.

Software/hardware covered in the book (no additional knowledge expected other than as above)	Operating system/Other requirements
PC	Windows
Intermediate C#	Windows
Swagger	Windows
Basic DevOps	Azure
AutoMapper	Windows
SQL Server or equivalent	Windows
Git	GitHub

All the setup necessary to follow along with this book is explained as we go.

If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book’s GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.

Writing the code yourself has been proven to be a more effective way to learn new material.