Hello and welcome! Today we are going to talk about ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs, but don’t worry, we won’t be using any maximal words here!

Now, you may be wondering, “What is Minimal APIs?” Well, they are a new feature in ASP.NET Core 6 that allows you to create simple and lightweight HTTP endpoints without all the overhead of traditional ASP.NET Core applications. And if you’re like me, you probably think less overhead is always a good thing, especially when it comes to software development!

So, what makes Minimal APIs so minimal? For starters, they are written using just a few lines of code, making them easy to read and understand. You don’t need to set up a bunch of controllers, action methods, and routes like you would with a typical ASP.NET Core application. Instead, you can define your endpoints using lambdas and method chains, which are tiny, bite-sized chunks of code that are easy to digest.

And the best part? Minimal APIs work with minimal hosting, which means you don’t need to set up a bunch of configuration and middleware to get them up and running. With minimal hosting, you can create a standalone executable that contains just the essentials needed to run your application. This is perfect for microservices and containerized environments where every kilobyte counts!

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But Walter, if Minimal APIs and minimal hosting are so great, why isn’t everyone using them?” Well, my dear reader, it’s probably because they haven’t heard of them yet! But now that you have, you can be the one to introduce them to your team and impress them with your newfound knowledge.

So, in conclusion, if you want to make your life as a developer easier and your applications more lightweight, give ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs and minimal hosting a try. They may be minimal in name, but they are mighty in power!

And on that note, I must bid you adieu. Until next time, keep your code minimal and your humor maximal!

More info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/core/fundamentals/minimal-apis/overview