design-an-interface

Comparing minimal API versus controller-based patterns helps determine the best .NET endpoint design. This Skill generates 2-3 competing options and evaluates tradeoffs across consistency, testability, performance, and error handling to support defensible architectural choices.

Choosing between minimal API and controller-based patterns requires evaluating consistency, testability, and performance tradeoffs. This Skill generates concrete examples of both approaches, including hybrid patterns, to help you select the right fit for your internal or public API.

Validation logic placement in a versioned .NET API should be evaluated for testability and consistency. This Skill surfaces design options that integrate clear endpoint signatures with appropriate validation placement and consistent error handling.

Yes, this design approach works for both internal service interfaces and public APIs. It evaluates tradeoffs across versioning strategies, error handling using ProblemDetails, and endpoint signatures to ensure clear and testable designs across different API exposure levels.

Consistent error handling with ProblemDetails is implemented by evaluating it across competing API designs. This Skill compares how different endpoint patterns handle errors, ensuring your .NET API maintains consistent error responses and clear endpoint signatures.