Cloud-Native Patterns

In the preceding chapters, we have covered a range of fundamental skills for web API development using ASP.NET Core. We discussed different styles of API development, such as REST, gRPC, and GraphQL, and how to implement the data access layer using Entity Framework Core. We also introduced how to secure a web API using the ASP.NET Core Identity framework. Additionally, we learned how to write unit tests and integration tests for web API applications, as well as common practices for API development, such as testing, caching, observability, and more. We also discussed how to deploy the containerized web API application to the cloud by using CI/CD pipelines. These are all essential skills for web API development.

However, this is just the beginning of the journey. As we wrap up our exploration of the fundamental concepts of web API development using ASP.NET Core, it is time to embark on a journey to explore more advanced topics. In this chapter, we will transition...