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api-patterns

Standardize REST API routes, responses, and error handling in ASP.NET Core.

Updated Jan 25, 2026
Search Tags:#versioning#validation#rest#error-handling#pagination#api-design#aspnet-core
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npx skills add https://github.com/tridentsof/antigravity-dev-kit --skill api-patterns-tridentsof
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Skill: api-patterns
Source: https://github.com/tridentsof/antigravity-dev-kit/tree/main/skills/api-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tridentsof/antigravity-dev-kit --skill api-patterns-tridentsof

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

REST API design patterns and best practices for ASP.NET Core to ensure consistent API design across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • REST Conventions: standardized HTTP methods, routes, and status codes for common CRUD operations.
  • Response Format: uniform ApiResponse wrappers and error reporting to simplify client handling.
  • Pagination: built-in paging structures to handle large data sets safely.
  • Validation: model validation templates to ensure input integrity.
  • Versioning: API versioning patterns to enable backward compatibility.

Quick Start

Create an ASP.NET Core API project and apply the patterns to your controllers to enforce consistency from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are the best practices for REST API design in ASP.NET Core?▼

REST API design in ASP.NET Core benefits from standardized HTTP methods, routes, and status codes for CRUD operations. Applying consistent conventions for responses and errors ensures maintainability and interoperability across projects.

How do I implement uniform response formats and error handling in a REST API?▼

Uniform response formats and error handling in a REST API use ApiResponse wrappers to standardize outputs and error reporting. This approach simplifies client handling by providing a consistent structure for all successful and failed requests.

What is the standard way to handle pagination for large data sets in an API?▼

Pagination for large data sets in an API uses built-in paging structures within the response format. This approach handles large collections safely and prevents clients from retrieving excessive amounts of data in a single request.

How do I apply API versioning patterns for backward compatibility in ASP.NET Core?▼

API versioning patterns for backward compatibility in ASP.NET Core allow you to evolve endpoints without breaking existing clients. Implementing structured versioning ensures consistent routes and responses while maintaining interoperability.

Can I use these REST API patterns for both microservices and monolithic applications?▼

These REST API patterns apply to ASP.NET Core projects of varying sizes, including both microservices and monoliths. The conventions for routes, responses, validation, and error handling scale across different architectural styles.

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