httpclient-factory

What problem does it solve?

HTTP client usage in .NET apps often leads to socket exhaustion, brittle tests, and brittle configurations when HttpClient is created ad-hoc. This Skill shows how to use IHttpClientFactory to centralize and optimize HTTP calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Configure named, typed, and keyed HttpClient instances with resilience in plain DI setups.
• Implement DelegatingHandlers for cross-cutting concerns like auth tokens and correlation IDs, and test patterns for HTTP calls.
• Use in API integrations, microservices, and external service consumption to ensure reliable, thread-safe HTTP access.

Quick Start

Register HttpClient via AddHttpClient and AddStandardResilienceHandler, then inject a named, typed, or keyed client into your services to enable robust, resilient HTTP calls.