Logging in .NET Core Web API Logging  is the backbone of every well-built application. It helps  track issues ,  debug errors , and  monitor performance  effortlessly. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, a  well-structured logging system  can save hours of debugging time. 1. Setting Up Logging in .NET Core Web API Step 1: Create a .NET Core Web API Project Open a terminal and run: dotnet new webapi -n LoggingDemo cd LoggingDemo Step 2: Configure Logging in Program.cs In  .NET 6+ , logging is configured inside Program.cs like this: var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);   //Configure built-in logging builder.Logging.ClearProviders();  // Remove default logging providers builder.Logging.AddConsole();      // Log to the console builder.Logging.AddDebug();        // Log to Visual Studio Output Window   ...

Caching in .NET Core Web API Caching is a crucial technique to improve the performance and scalability of a web API by reducing database calls and computational load. .NET Core provides built-in caching mechanisms, such as  in-memory caching ,  distributed caching , and  response caching . This article will cover different caching strategies with real-world examples. Types of Caching in .NET Core Web API In-Memory Caching  – Stores data in the application's memory for quick access. Distributed Caching  – Stores data in external systems like Redis for scalability. Response Caching  – Caches HTTP responses to improve performance.   1. In-Memory Caching In-Memory Caching  is best suited for storing frequently accessed data within a single instance of an application. Step 1: Install the Required Package The required package comes with .NET Core, so no additional installation is needed. Step 2: Configure Caching ...

Serilog in .NET Core Web API Logging is a critical aspect of application development as it helps in debugging, monitoring, and maintaining application health. Serilog is a popular structured logging framework for .NET that allows developers to log messages to various destinations (sinks) such as files, databases, and cloud storage. This article will guide you through integrating Serilog into a .NET Core Web API. Setting Up Serilog in .NET Core Web API Step 1: Install Required NuGet Packages To get started with Serilog, install the necessary NuGet packages: Install-Package Serilog.AspNetCore Install-Package Serilog.Settings.Configuration Install-Package Serilog.Sinks.Console Install-Package Serilog.Sinks.File These packages allow logging to the console and files while using configurations from appsettings.json. Step 2: Configure Serilog in Program.cs Modify the Program.cs file to initialize Serilog: using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Builder; using Microsoft.AspNetCore...