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Embrace the future of web API development with ASP.NET Core 9-from REST best practices to real-time SignalR, and from HybridCache to .NET Aspire deployment-through hands-on recipes and proven methodologiesKey FeaturesMaster the lifecycle of ASP.NET Core web APIs by confidently building, testing, monitoring, and securing your applicationsExplore advanced topics like GraphQL, SignalR, and microservices to create feature-rich APIsDiscover cloud deployment strategies to ensure your APIs are ready for modern infrastructurePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionDiscover what makes ASP.NET Core 9 a powerful and versatile framework for building modern web APIs that are both scalable and secure. This comprehensive, recipe-based guide equips developers with the knowledge to create robust web API solutions using the framework's most powerful features.Designed for intermediate to advanced .NET developers, this cookbook contains hands-on recipes that demonstrate how to efficiently build, optimize, and secure APIs using this cutting-edge technology. You'll master essential topics like creating RESTful APIs, implementing advanced data access strategies, securing your APIs, creating custom middleware, and enhancing your logging capabilities. The book goes beyond traditional API development by introducing GraphQL, SignalR, and gRPC, offering insights into how these technologies can extend the reach of your APIs. To prepare you for real-world challenges, the recipes cover testing methodologies, cloud deployment, legacy system integration, and advanced concepts like microservices and Hangfire.By the end of this book, you'll gain the expertise needed to build and manage enterprise-grade web APIs with ASP.NET Core 9.What you will learnImplement HybridCache with stampede protection to replace distributed and in-memory cachesPerform unit, integration, and contract testing to ensure robustness and reliabilityOptimize API performance using output and response caching with tag-based invalidationDesign custom middleware for rate limiting, centralized exception handling, health checks, and moreStreamline API troubleshooting using Serilog's structured logging and Seq's powerful log visualization for quick insightsSecure your APIs with authentication, authorization, and HTTPS enforcementWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate to advanced .NET developers, backend developers, full-stack engineers, and DevOps professionals who want to master the art of building and securing APIs with ASP.NET Core 9. If you're experienced in Java or Go and looking to transition into ASP.NET Core, or if you're already familiar with C# and .NET and want to enhance your API development skills, this book is for you. Working knowledge of web APIs and the .NET ecosystem is expected, ensuring you can dive right into the practical recipes.