Question 1

How to set a global route prefix in ASP.NET Core?

Accepted Answer

Use the GlobalRoutePrefixConvention from the main WebApiContrib.Core package. In Startup.cs, add it as an IApplicationModelConvention to apply a prefix like '/api' to all controller routes automatically.

Question 2

WebAPIContrib formatters vs built-in JSON formatter for performance?

Accepted Answer

WebAPIContrib formatters like MessagePack or Protobuf can offer better serialization performance for specific data types, but for general use, ASP.NET Core's System.Text.Json is optimized and supported. Benchmark based on your payloads.

Question 3

Can I use WebAPIContrib WebPages with ASP.NET Core Razor Pages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the WebPages module complements Razor Pages by allowing Razor views without controllers, but it's separate from the official Razor Pages framework. It supports inline C# and dependency injection for simple pages.

Question 4

How to enforce required query parameters in an API action?

Accepted Answer

Apply the RequiredFromQueryAttribute from WebApiContrib.Core to action parameters. This marks them as mandatory query strings, automatically returning a 400 error if they are missing in requests.

Question 5

WebAPIContrib versioning or Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Versioning?

Accepted Answer

WebAPIContrib's versioning is simpler and community-driven, suitable for basic strategies. Microsoft's package is more comprehensive, officially supported, and better for complex versioning needs like URL-based or header-based approaches.

Question 6

Is WebAPIContrib.Core compatible with .NET 8?

Accepted Answer

The project targets netstandard2.0, so it should work with .NET Core 2.0 and later, including .NET 8. However, always check the NuGet package for specific version constraints and test thoroughly due to its community nature.

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