Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 37)

The video tutorial covers best practices for designing APIs using ASP.NET Core. It emphasizes the importance of URI design, including the use of plural nouns for resources, and the separation of resource identification from actions. The tutorial also discusses the use of unique identifiers instead of database keys, and how to handle related items without relying on database relations. The video aims to provide practical tips for creating efficient and scalable APIs.

Why should URIs in an API be designed to identify resources rather than actions?

• To reduce server load

• To ensure consistency and clarity

• To improve database performance

• To make the API more secure

What is a recommended practice for naming resources in URIs?

• Use adjectives to describe resources

• Use plural forms

• Use verbs to describe actions

• Use singular forms

What should be used as identifiers in URIs instead of primary keys?

• Randomly generated numbers

• Usernames

• Internal database keys

• Unique, unchanging keys

How should related items be handled in URIs?

• By creating separate endpoints for each relation

• By including all necessary data within the item

• By using database relations

• By using complex query parameters

What is the focus of the next video following the discussion on URI design?

• HTTP verbs

• Caching strategies

• Security best practices

• HTTP status codes