dotnet-minimal-apis

Minimal APIs let you define HTTP endpoints inline using lambda expressions without controller classes. You map routes directly in your Program.cs file, reducing boilerplate and setup overhead for simple or microservice APIs.

Yes. Minimal APIs integrate with OpenAPI/Swagger to automatically generate API documentation. Add metadata annotations to your endpoints and the documentation is discoverable and testable immediately.

Use route groups to logically organize related endpoints, apply shared configuration like authentication, and reduce repetition. This keeps your API structured and maintainable as it grows.

Yes. Minimal APIs fully support dependency injection. You inject services directly into endpoint handlers as parameters, keeping your endpoints clean and testable.

Minimal APIs excel for microservices, lightweight backends, prototypes, and cloud-native applications where minimal code and fast startup matter. Use them when you need simple HTTP endpoints without the overhead of controller classes.

Minimal APIs support flexible parameter binding from query strings, route segments, headers, and request bodies. The framework automatically maps and validates typed parameters, reducing manual parsing.