Population.NET
A .NET library for optimizing API data retrieval by allowing clients to specify exactly which fields and relations to populate.
Overview
Population.NET is a .NET library designed to optimize data retrieval from the server, maximizing performance when clients make API calls. It allows clients to specify the exact fields they need, reducing unnecessary data transfer by avoiding the retrieval of all fields by default. Inspired by the populate feature in Strapi, it brings similar capabilities to .NET, enhancing API flexibility and efficiency.
Key Features
- Field Selection — Clients can request only specific fields, reducing payload size and improving performance.
- Relation Population — Populate related data (e.g., nested objects) with control over depth and specific fields.
- Data Manipulation — Integrates filtering, searching, sorting, and pagination seamlessly with population.
- BaseEntity Support — Provides a built-in abstract
BaseEntityclass to simplify entity creation with automatic ID generation and timestamps. - QueryContext — A unified request class (
QueryContext) to handle all query parameters for search APIs.
Philosophy
Population.NET aims to provide a simple, intuitive, and efficient way to build powerful APIs by giving clients fine-grained control over the data they receive, minimizing over-fetching and improving performance.
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