Minimal APIs in .NET Core offer several benefits but also come with some trade-offs:
Benefits:
- Simplicity: Minimal APIs are easy to write and maintain They provide a streamlined approach to creating high-performing HTTP APIs.
- Performance: They are ideal for small projects and prototypes that require simplicity and performance.
- Less Verbose: One major benefit is that it’s way less verbose than using traditional controllers.
- Lower Barrier to Entry: The minimum code required to launch a “Hello World” API is easy to understand, even for someone new to ASP.NET.
- More Choice: Minimal APIs are an alternative way of building HTTP services. They do not replace the MVC framework.
Trade-offs:
- Lack of Flexibility: Minimal APIs lack some of the features and flexibility of Controllers-based APIs.
- Not Suitable for Larger Projects: Controllers-based APIs are ideal for larger projects that require flexibility and maintainability.
- Potential for Poorly Structured Applications: Promoting single file examples could encourage developers to build poorly structured applications.
In conclusion, the choice between Minimal APIs and traditional MVC depends on your specific needs and the complexity of your project. Always make sure to handle exceptions and edge cases appropriately in your production code. Also, please be aware that opening a port and listening to all traffic can have security implications, so make sure your server is secure.
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