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Expert ASP.NET Web API 2 for MVC Developers

Name: Expert ASP.NET Web API 2 for MVC Developers
Author: Adam Freeman
ISBN: 9781484200858

by Adam Freeman

August 2014

Intermediate to advanced

688 pages

18h 5m

English

Apress

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Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Part 1: Getting Ready
Chapter 1: Getting Readys
What Do You Need to Know?What Does Expert Mean?What Is the Structure of This Book?Part 1: Getting ReadyPart 2: Results and ParametersPart 3: Dispatching RequestsAre There Lots of Examples?Where Can You Get the Example Code?How Do You Set Up a Development Environment?Getting Visual StudioGetting Google ChromeSummary

Chapter 2: Your First Web API Application
Preparing the Example ProjectCreating the Visual Studio ProjectAdding and Updating NuGet PackagesSetting the Port and Start URLCreating the MVC ApplicationCreating the ModelCreating the MVC ControllerCreating the ViewsUsing the MVC ApplicationCreating the Web ServiceCreating the Web API ControllerTesting the Web API ControllerImplementing the Single-Page ClientSetting Up JavaScript IntelliSenseDefining the Client-Side Data Model and ControllerRegistering the JavaScript FileAppling Data BindingsTesting the Single-Page ClientMeasuring the Single-Page ImplementationSummary
Chapter 3: Essential Techniques
Preparing the Example ProjectAdding and Updating NuGet PackagesCreating the Web API ControllerCreating the MVC Framework ControllerSetting the Port and Start URLTesting the Web ServiceUnderstanding Asynchronous MethodsUnderstanding the Problem Asynchronous Methods SolveImplementing an Asynchronous InterfaceCreating a Self-Contained Asynchronous Method BodyReturning a Task from a Synchronous Method BodyMaking Ajax Requests with jQueryMaking an Ajax RequestUnderstanding the $.ajax MethodUsing KnockoutApplying the BindingsSummary
Chapter 4: Understanding HTTP Web Services
Understanding ASP.NET Web APIUnderstanding Single-Page ApplicationsUnderstanding Native ApplicationsUnderstanding Shared-Model ApplicationsUnderstanding Service ApplicationsUnderstanding Simple Web ServicesUnderstanding RESTful Web ServicesEmbracing HTTPAdding Data DiscoverySummary
Chapter 5: SportsStore: Preparation
Preparing the Example ProjectAdding and Updating NuGet PackagesCreating a Prep ControllerCreating a Razor LayoutCreating the OWIN Startup ClassSetting the TCP PortCreating the Product and Order ModelsDefining the Model ClassesCreating the Repository ClassesTesting the RepositoryChecking the Database SchemaConfiguring ASP.NET IdentityDefining the User and Role ClassesCreating the Database Context ClassesCreating the Manager ClassesAdding the Configuration StatementsTesting ASP.NET IdentityRemoving the Application CookieSummary
Chapter 6: SportsStore: A RESTful Application
Creating a RESTful Web ServiceTesting the Products Web ServicePutting the Web Service in ContextWorking with Regular C# ObjectsUsing the RESTful Action Method ConventionConfiguring SerializationAdding Basic Data ValidationSecuring the Product Web ServiceRestricting Access to Action MethodAuthenticating RequestsAdding Model ValidationApplying Validation AttributesValidating the ModelAdding Simple Dependency InjectionRecapping the ProblemCreating the Dependency ResolverUsing the Dependency Resolver in the Controller ClassCreating a Non-RESTful Web ServicePreparing the Routing ConfigurationPreparing the Model ObjectsPreventing Formatting LoopsDefining the Web API ControllerCompleting the Product ControllerSummary
Chapter 7: SportsStore: Creating the Clients
Preparing the Example ProjectSetting Up JavaScript IntelliSenseUpdating the LayoutImplementing the Common CodeDefining the Ajax LayerDefining the ModelDefining the Authentication ControllerDefining the Products ControllerDefining the Orders ControllerCreating the Customer ClientCreating the Customer ModelCreating the Customer ControllerCreating the ViewsCreating the Administration ClientCreating the Admin ModelCreating the Admin ControllerCreating the ViewsTesting the Admin ClientSummary
Chapter 8: SportsStore: Deployment
Preparing the SportsStore ApplicationPreventing the Product Database from ResettingAdding Database Connection StringsPreparing AzureCreating the DatabasesCreating the Web SiteDownloading the Publish ProfileDeploying the ApplicationConfiguring the DatabasesPublishing the ApplicationSummary
Part 2: Results and Parameters
Chapter 9: The Anatomy of ASP.NET Web API
Understanding the Web API Namespaces and TypesUnderstanding the Web API Context ObjectsGetting Information About the RequestGetting Information About the ControllerGetting Information About Everything ElseUnderstanding the Web API ComponentsApplication ConfigurationControllers, Actions, and ResultsServicesDispatchers and HandlersSummary
Chapter 10: Creating and Configuring a Web API Application
Preparing the Example ProjectCreating the Model and RepositoryCreating an HTTP Web ServiceCreating the Browser ClientTesting the Example ApplicationConfiguring a Web API ApplicationConfiguring Web API Through the ASP.NET PlatformUnderstanding the Configuration ObjectConfiguring Web API Dependency InjectionPreparing for Dependency InjectionUnderstanding the Web API Dependency InterfacesInstalling the Dependency Injection ContainerImplementing the Dependency InterfacesConfiguring Web APIConfiguring Dependency Injection for Web API and MVCDeclaring the DependencyInstalling the Dependency Injection PackagesAdding MVC Support to the ResolverConfiguring the MVC FrameworkSummary
Chapter 11: Action Method Results
Preparing the Example ProjectUnderstanding Action Method ResultsReturning No ResultConsuming a No Result Action MethodReturning an Action ResultUnderstanding the IHttpActionResult InterfaceUsing the ApiController Action Result MethodsReturning Other Status CodesCreating a Custom Action ResultReturning Model DataUnderstanding the Default BehaviorUnderstanding the Content Negotiation ProcessImplementing a Custom Content NegotiatorBypassing Content NegotiationReturning Negotiable Action ResultsCreating Negotiable Action ResultsSummary
Chapter 12: Creating Media Type Formatters
Preparing the Example ProjectCreating a Media Type FormatterImplementing a Basic Media Type FormatterRefining the Custom FormatterSupporting Content EncodingsSetting the HTTP Response HeadersParticipating in the Negotiation ProcessCreating a Media Type MappingUsing the Mapping Extension MethodsCreating Per-Request Media Type FormattersCreating the Formatter InstanceTesting the Per-Request FormatterSummary
Chapter 13: Using the Built-in Media Formatters
Preparing the Example ProjectWorking with the Built-in Media Type FormattersListing the Built-in Media Type FormattersDealing with Type Matching During NegotiationWorking with the JSON Media Type FormatterConfiguring the JSON Media Type FormatterConfiguring Json.NetUsing the XML Media Type FormatterConfiguring the XML Media Type FormatterGetting the Xml Media Type Formatter WorkingSummary
Chapter 14: Understanding Parameter and Model Binding
Preparing the Example ProjectCreating the ControllerCreating the ClientAdding a New RouteTesting the Example ApplicationUnderstanding the Default Binding BehaviorUnderstanding Parameter BindingUnderstanding Model BindingPerforming Binding CustomizationsBinding Complex Types from the Request URLBinding Simple Types from the Request BodyDefining a Binding RuleManually Obtaining Request ValuesHandling POST RequestsSummary
Chapter 15: Binding Simple Data Types
Preparing the Example ProjectPreparing the Common CodeWorking with Value Providers and Value Provider FactoriesUnderstanding Value Providers and Value Provider FactoriesCreating a Custom Value Provider and FactoryApplying a Custom Value Provider and FactoryUnderstanding How Web API Looks for ValuesApplying a Value Provider Factory with an AttributeExtending the Default BehaviorCreating a Parameter Binding RuleSummary
Chapter 16: Binding Complex Data Types Part I
Preparing the Example ProjectUsing the Built-in Model BindersBinding ObjectsBroadening the Source of Binding ValuesBinding Collections and ArraysBinding Key-Value PairsWorking with Custom Model BindersPreparing the ApplicationUnderstanding Model BindersCreating a Custom Model BinderApplying a Custom Model BinderUsing Type ConvertersUnderstanding Type ConvertersCreating a Type ConverterApplying a Type ConverterSummary
Chapter 17: Binding Complex Data Types Part II
Preparing the Example ProjectTesting the ApplicationCreating a Custom Media Type FormatterPreparing the ClientCreating the Media Type FormatterRegistering and Testing the Media Type FormatterUsing the Built-in Media Type FormattersHandling URL-Encoded DataHandling JSON RequestsHandling XML RequestsCustomizing the Model Binding ProcessChanging the Behavior of the Default Action Value BinderCreating a Custom Action Value BinderSummary
Chapter 18: Model Validation
Preparing the Example ProjectTesting the ChangesUnderstanding Common Data ProblemsUnderstanding Under-PostingUnderstanding Over-PostingUnderstanding Bad DataUsing Web API Model ValidationUnderstanding Model StateTesting the Model StateRemoving the Debug Output CodeUsing the Binding Control AttributesPerforming Validation with Validation AttributesUsing the Built-in Validation AttributesCreating a Self-validating Model ClassPerforming Validation in a Media Type FormatterCreating a Validating Media Type FormatterRegistering and Using the Custom Media Type FormatterSummary
Part 3: Dispatching Requests
Chapter 19: Dispatching Requests
Preparing the Example ProjectCreating the Model ClassCreating the Web API Web ServiceCreating the MVC Controller and ViewTesting the Example ApplicationUnderstanding Request DispatchingUnderstanding the HttpServer ClassUnderstanding the HttpRoutingDispatcher ClassUnderstanding the HttpControllerDispatcher ClassCustomizing the Dispatch ProcessCreating Custom Message HandlersCustomizing Other Dispatch ComponentsSummary
Chapter 20: URL Routing: Part I
Preparing the Example ProjectTesting the Application ChangesUnderstanding URL RoutingUnderstanding the Routing Classes and InterfacesWorking with Convention-Based RoutingUsing Route TemplatesRouting to the New ControllerControlling Route MatchingUsing Routing Data Default ValuesUsing Routing ConstraintsSummary
Chapter 21: URL Routing: Part II
Preparing the Example ProjectUnderstanding Direct RoutingCreating a Direct RouteCreating a Controller-wide Direct RouteCustomizing URL RoutingUsing a Route-Specific Message HandlerApplying Custom Constraints to Direct RoutesSummary
Chapter 22: Controllers and Actions
Preparing the Example ProjectUnderstanding ControllersCreating a ControllerUsing Built-in Services and FeaturesUnderstanding the ApiController Dispatch ProcessPreparing the Example ControllerUnderstanding the Action Selection ProcessUnderstanding the RESTful/Non-RESTful Routing ProblemUnderstanding FiltersUnderstanding the Action Method Execution ProcessCustomizing the Controller Dispatch ProcessCreating a Custom IHttpActionInvoker ImplementationCreating a Custom IHttpActionSelector ImplementationCreating a Controller-Specific ConfigurationSummary
Chapter 23: Filters Part I
Preparing the Example ProjectUnderstanding FiltersWorking with Action FiltersCreating an Action Filter by Implementing IActionFilterUsing the Convenience Action Filter Base ClassCreating a Short-Circuiting Action FilterUnderstanding the Filter PipelineDisplaying the Filter PipelineUnderstanding Filter ScopeWorking with Authentication FiltersPreparing for AuthenticationUnderstanding Authentication FiltersCreating an Authentication FilterViewing the Filter PipelineSummary
Chapter 24: Filters Part II
Preparing the Example ProjectReviewing Filters in the Dispatch ProcessWorking with Authorization FiltersUnderstanding Authorization FiltersCreating an Authorization FilterAppling the Authorization FilterRemoving the Authentication FilterUsing the Built-in Authorization Filter AttributesReworking the Authentication FilterWorking with Exception FiltersUnderstanding the Default BehaviorUnderstanding Exception FiltersCreating an Exception FilterDeriving the Filter from the ExceptionFilterAttribute ClassWorking with Override FiltersOverriding Built-in Filter TypesRedefining Filter PoliciesSummary
Chapter 25: Error Handling
Preparing the Example ProjectDealing with ErrorsRelying on the Default BehaviorUsing an Implementation of the IHttpActionResult InterfaceUsing the HttpError ClassUsing an Error Response and an HttpError ObjectAdding Extra Information to the HttpError ObjectIncluding Model State Errors in the HTTP ResponseControlling Error DetailDisplaying HttpError Information in the ClientResponding to Errors GloballyHandling ExceptionsLogging ExceptionsSummary
Chapter 26: Using OWIN
Understanding OWINCreating a Self-hosted Web API ApplicationCreating the ProjectInstalling the PackagesCreating the Model and RepositoryDefining the Configuration ClassesCreating the Web API ControllerTesting the Self-hosted Web API ApplicationSummary
Index

Overview

Web API 2 is the latest evolution of Microsoft's web services toolkit, which allows the creation of RESTful applications built on the ASP.NET platform. It provides a standards-based approach and a high-productivity development model that makes it easy to deliver services to a wide-range of clients, including mobile devices.

This book puts Web API into context for the experienced MVC Framework developer and dives deep into the tools and techniques required to build Web API applications that integrate with the MVC Framework and shows you how to create single-page applications to consume them.

Best-selling author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from Web API 2 by building on the foundation of the MVC Framework and the ASP.NET platform. He starts with the nuts-and-bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.

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