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.

What are the key considerations when designing URI endpoints for an API?

Explain the importance of using nouns in URL design instead of verbs.

What is the significance of using plural forms for resource names in an API?

How should identifiers be handled in API URIs, and why should they not expose primary keys?

Discuss the relationship between related items in an API and database relations.