Table of Contents

Part I -- Getting Started 1. Getting Started 2. Your First Web API Application 3. Essential Techniques 4. Understanding HTTP Web Services 5. SportsStore: Preparation 6. SportsStore: A RESTful Application 7. SportsStore: Creating the Clients 8. SportsStore: Deployment Part II -- Results and Parameter 9. The Anatomy of ASP.NET Web API 10. Creating and Configuring a Web API Application 11. Action Method Results 12. Creating Media Formatters 13. Using the Built-In Media Formatters 14. Understanding Parameter and Model Binding 15. Binding Simple Data Types 16. Binding Complex Data Types -- Part 1 17. Binding Complex Data Types -- Part 2 18. Model Validation Part III -- Dispatching Requests 19. Dispatching Requests 20. URL Routing -- Part 1 21. URL Routing -- Part 2 22. Controllers and Actions 23. Filters -- Part 1 24. Filters -- Part 2 25. Error Handling 26. Using OWIN

About the Author

Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and long-distance running.