Welcome to dotnet.REST Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for building and consuming REST APIs with .NET

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Your Complete Guide to Modern REST APIs with .NET

This comprehensive documentation provides everything you need to build, consume, and master REST APIs using .NET technologies. Whether you’re new to REST concepts or an experienced developer looking to refine your API design skills, you’ll find valuable resources here.

What You’ll Learn

  • Foundational Concepts: HTTP fundamentals, REST architectural principles, and the Richardson Maturity Model
  • Implementation Techniques: Practical code examples for building RESTful services in .NET
  • Client Libraries: How to consume REST APIs using popular .NET client libraries
  • Best Practices: Industry-standard approaches to versioning, authentication, and error handling
  • Advanced Topics: HATEOAS, content negotiation, and performance optimization

Getting Started

Begin with our Basics section to understand the core concepts of REST APIs, then explore implementation details with practical examples in the various libraries and frameworks sections.

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Welcome to dotnet.rest

Comprehensive guide to REST APIs in the .NET ecosystem with best practices, patterns, and implementation guidance

REST API Fundamentals

Fundamental concepts and building blocks of REST APIs in the .NET ecosystem

.NET REST Libraries

Comprehensive guide to .NET libraries for both consuming and building REST services

REST API Best Practices

Industry best practices and guidelines for building professional-grade REST APIs with .NET

REST Alternatives

Comparing REST to alternative API architectures and protocols for .NET applications

REST API References and Resources

Comprehensive collection of references for REST API development with .NET