Intro to NET Minimal API

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.NET 6 is one of the later versions of the popular .NET framework, and it includes several new features and improvements that make it easier than ever to build minimal APIs. In this blog post, we will explore the key features of .NET 6 minimal APIs and provide practical examples of how to use them.

First, let’s define what we mean by a “minimal API.” A minimal API is a simple, lightweight interface that enables communication between different software systems. It is designed to be easy to use and understand, and it focuses on providing only the essential functionality needed to achieve a specific task.

One of the key features of .NET 6 minimal APIs is the ability to create endpoints that handle HTTP requests and responses. Endpoints allow you to define the specific actions that your API can perform, such as retrieving data from a database or performing a calculation.

To create an endpoint in .NET 6, you will use the “Endpoint” attribute, which defines the URL path and HTTP method (such as GET or POST) for the endpoint. Here is an example of how to create a GET endpoint that retrieves a list of products from a database

[Endpoint("/products")]
public IEnumerable<Product> GetProducts()
{
    return _productRepository.GetAll();
}