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Add request logging to a database in an ASP.NET Core Web API

Learn how to add request logging to a database in an ASP.NET Core Web API using Entity Framework Core to effectively monitor and analyse API traffic.

xUnit v3 update: Ability to skip tests & a new TestContext

Learn how to upgrade your xUnit project to v3 to use new features like skip assertions, TheoryDataRow, MatrixTheoryData, and a new TestContext.

Use fixtures in xUnit for shared context in unit tests

Learn how to use xUnit fixtures like IClassFixture and ICollectionFixture to share setup and context across your unit tests efficiently.

xUnit advanced Assert methods: Throws, IsType + more

Master advanced xUnit assert methods like Throws, Raises, and IsType to create precise, reliable, and easy-to-read unit tests.

xUnit Assert basics: True/False, Equal, Same, Matches and more

Learn xUnit basic assert methods like boolean checks, range validations, and string assertions to write clear, reliable, and maintainable unit tests.

How to use InlineData, MemberData and ClassData in xUnit

Master xUnit Theory attributes like InlineData, MemberData, and ClassData to build powerful, parameterised unit tests with ease.

How to add unit testing to Minimal APIs routes using xUnit

Learn how to unit test minimal API endpoint handlers in ASP.NET Core using xUnit by organising routes and handlers into separate classes.

Add API key authentication to an Minimal API endpoint

Learn how to add API key authentication to minimal API endpoints using a saved key in the config and apply a fallback policy to secure all routes.

Minimal API filters: Run code before the endpoint handler

Learn how to add multiple endpoint filters to minimal API routes to run custom logic before and after your endpoint handlers.

TypedResults or Results for Minimal API responses?

Learn when to use TypedResults vs Results in minimal APIs and explore the different response types available for returning API responses.