dotnet-minimal-apis

Minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core allow you to build lightweight HTTP APIs using a concise, lambda-based programming model. This approach streamlines development by reducing boilerplate code while supporting advanced features for high-performance microservices.

Yes, you can generate OpenAPI 3.1 documentation for minimal APIs. By utilizing TypedResults for endpoint responses and optionally integrating the Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi package, the API automatically produces accurate OpenAPI schema generation.

You can organize related RESTful endpoints under shared prefixes and configurations using route groups. Route grouping in minimal APIs helps maintain clear organization for complex microservices by applying common settings to multiple endpoints at once.

The best way to implement cross-cutting concerns like logging and validation in minimal APIs is by using endpoint filters. Endpoint filters intercept requests to handle these concerns consistently across your ASP.NET Core HTTP API endpoints.

Yes, the minimal APIs approach requires .NET 8.0 or later. This version provides the necessary foundation for building modern ASP.NET Core HTTP APIs and optionally integrating the Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi package for OpenAPI 3.1 support.