Building Out a Clean, REST-ful WebApi Service with a Minimal WebApi Project

In a previous post, we saw how to create a minimal ASP.NET WebApi project template, so that we can avoid some of the bloat and complexity inherent in the standard VS WebApi project. Getting started building out an API project using the minimal project template is much easier, and we can always add back stuff as our project grows.

For starters, though, the minimal project makes it much easier to focus on our principle task – creating a simple, clean API. This minimal project is especially useful if, like myself, you are less-than-experienced, and learning your way through Web API development. Or, if you just want a simple project.

Here's how to get started building out a simple CRUD-type API using the minimal template:
Building Out a Clean, REST-ful WebApi Service with a Minimal WebApi Project