raouf-manzoor / magicvilla

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ASP.NET 6 Web API and Web Project

This is a sample ASP.NET 6 Web API and Web Project with the following features:

• Automapper Integration: Seamlessly map between DTOs and entity models for efficient data transfer.
• Entity Framework Core (EF Core): Utilize EF Core for powerful database operations and object-relational mapping (ORM).
• Repository Pattern: Implement a structured data access layer following the repository pattern for maintainability.
• JWT Token Authentication: Secure your API with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for user authentication.
• API Versioning: Maintain backward compatibility and evolve your API using versioning.
• .NET Identity: Manage authentication and authorization using .NET Identity for user management.
• GitHub Actions Deployment: Automate deployment to your FTP server using GitHub Actions.
• Swagger Integration: Document and explore your API endpoints with Swagger, supporting versions v1 and v2.

Prerequisites

• .NET 6 SDK
• Visual Studio 2022
• SQL Server Database

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Open the solution file in Visual Studio 2022.
3. Restore the NuGet packages.
4. Update the database connection string in the appsettings.json file.
5. Run the project.

Usage

The Web API is exposed at the following endpoint:

https://localhost:7001/api/v1/

You can use Swagger to explore the API and generate client code. To access Swagger, open the following URL in your web browser:

https://localhost:7001/swagger/v1

To authenticate with the API, you can use the following steps:

1. Send a POST request to the api/v1/UsersAuthAPI/login endpoint with your username and password.
2. The server will respond with a JWT token.
3. Include the JWT token in the Authorization header of all subsequent requests to the API.

GitHub Actions Deployment

Automate deployment to your FTP server using GitHub Actions with the following steps:

FTP Credentials:

• Generate an FTP username and password on your FTP server.
• In your GitHub repository, go to the "Settings" tab.
• In the left sidebar, click on "Secrets."
• Click the "New repository secret" button.
• Create two secrets:
• FTP_USERNAME: Set this secret with your FTP username.
• FTP_PASSWORD: Set this secret with your FTP password.
• Create a .github/workflows/deploy.yml file in your repository with the provided GitHub Actions workflow template. Customize it with your FTP server details.
• you can check deploy-api.yml for refrence.

Whenever changes are pushed to the main branch, GitHub Actions will automatically deploy your project to the specified FTP server.

Swagger

The Web API is integrated with Swagger. To access Swagger, open the following URL in your web browser:

https://localhost:7001/swagger/v1

Swagger allows you to explore the API and generate client code.

API Versioning

The Web API uses API versioning to allow different versions of the API to coexist. To access a specific version of the API, append the version number to the endpoint URL. For example, to access version 1 of the API, you would use the following endpoint:

https://localhost:7001/api/v1/

Authentication and Authorization

The Web API uses .NET Identity for authentication and authorization. To authenticate with the API, you can send a POST request to the /api/v1/auth/login endpoint with your username and password. The server will respond with a JWT token. You can then include the JWT token in the Authorization header of all subsequent requests to the API.

Conclusion

This is a sample ASP.NET 6 Web API and Web Project with the following features:

• AutoMapper Integration
• EF Core
• Repository Pattern
• JWT Token
• API Versioning
• .NET Identity for Authentication and Authorization
• Integrated GitHub Actions for Deployment
• Swagger Integration for versions v1 and v2

I hope this project is helpful. Please feel free to contribute or submit bug reports.

magicvilla's Issues

Feature: Implement GitHub Workflows

Description:

Feature Overview:

This feature involves the implementation of GitHub workflows in our project, a crucial step to automate various aspects of our development and deployment processes. GitHub workflows enable us to efficiently manage tasks such as testing, code quality checks, and deployment, leading to a more organized and streamlined development lifecycle.

Description:

Objective:
The primary objective of this feature is to introduce GitHub workflows to our project, establishing automation for key development and deployment activities. GitHub workflows will help us achieve faster development cycles, ensure code consistency, and facilitate seamless deployments to production and other environments.

Tasks:

1. Workflow Planning: Define the specific workflows required for our project, considering aspects such as code testing, quality checks, deployment, and other relevant tasks.

2. Workflow Configuration: Create workflow configuration files (YAML files) that define the steps and actions to be executed during each workflow.

3. Testing Integration: Implement automated testing within the workflows to ensure that code changes are rigorously tested before merging into the main branch.

4. Code Quality Checks: Integrate code quality checks and static code analysis into the workflows to maintain high code standards and consistency.

5. Deployment Automation: Configure workflows for automated deployment to designated environments, such as staging and production, with appropriate safety measures and approvals.

6. Documentation: Update project documentation to include information on how GitHub workflows are structured and how team members can contribute to and utilize them.

7. Training and Adoption: Provide training and support to team members to ensure they are comfortable using and contributing to the new GitHub workflows.

Expected Outcomes:

• Streamlined development and deployment processes.
• Improved code quality and consistency through automated checks.
• Enhanced collaboration and communication within the development team.
• Faster and more reliable deployments.

Dependencies:
This feature may have dependencies on the existing project structure, repository configuration, and external integrations. Ensure that any necessary prerequisites are met before implementing GitHub workflows.

References:

• GitHub Actions Documentation

By introducing GitHub workflows as part of this feature, we aim to significantly improve our development and deployment processes, leading to a more efficient and reliable software development lifecycle.

IOption configuration

Will map settings to Ioptions to get more control of settings.

Feature: Idempotency Handling Enhancement

Feature Overview:

This feature focuses on enhancing our application's handling of idempotency, a critical aspect of ensuring reliable and predictable operations, particularly in scenarios involving repeated requests or transactions.

Description:

Objective:
The primary objective of this feature is to implement robust idempotency handling mechanisms throughout our application. Idempotency ensures that an action's outcome remains the same, regardless of how many times it is requested, reducing the risk of unintended consequences and data inconsistencies.

Tasks:

1. Idempotent API Endpoints: Identify critical API endpoints and implement idempotency for actions that can be repeated without altering the application's state.

2. Idempotent Database Operations: Review database operations and transactions to ensure that they can be safely repeated without causing data integrity issues.

3. Request Deduplication: Develop mechanisms for detecting and deduplicating incoming requests to prevent unintentional redundant actions.

4. Logging and Monitoring: Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring to track idempotent requests and responses for auditing and troubleshooting purposes.

5. Error Handling: Enhance error handling to provide clear and informative responses to clients when idempotent actions fail or encounter issues.

6. Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorously test idempotent functionality across various scenarios and use cases to ensure reliability and predictability.

Expected Outcomes:

• Improved application reliability and predictability, especially in scenarios involving repeated requests or transactions.
• Reduced risk of unintended consequences and data inconsistencies.
• Enhanced auditing and troubleshooting capabilities through comprehensive logging and monitoring.

Dependencies:
This feature may have dependencies on existing API endpoints, database operations, and error-handling mechanisms. Ensure that any necessary groundwork is completed or accounted for in this feature.

References:

• Understanding Idempotency in API Design

By implementing robust idempotency handling as part of this feature, we aim to make our application more resilient and reliable, providing a better experience for our users and reducing the likelihood of data-related issues.

Feature: OAuth Integration for Enhanced User Authentication

Feature Overview:

In this issue, we will plan, develop, and integrate OAuth authentication into our application to enhance user authentication and provide a seamless and secure user experience.

Description:

Objective:
The primary objective of this issue is to implement OAuth authentication mechanisms, allowing users to log in and sign up using third-party OAuth providers such as Google, Facebook, or GitHub. This enhancement will not only simplify the registration and login process for our users but also improve security and reduce the friction associated with creating new accounts.

Tasks:

Research and choose OAuth providers: Identify the OAuth providers we want to integrate into our application. Consider popular providers such as Google, Facebook, GitHub, etc., based on user preferences and business requirements.

Set up OAuth applications: Create OAuth applications on the chosen providers' developer platforms, obtaining necessary client IDs and secrets.

Implement OAuth integration: Develop the necessary code and configuration to enable OAuth authentication. Ensure proper redirection, token handling, and user data retrieval.

User interface updates: Update the user interface to include OAuth login and registration options, providing a seamless experience for users.

Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorously test the OAuth integration to ensure it works smoothly with all selected providers. Verify that user data is properly retrieved and stored securely.

Documentation: Update documentation to include information about the OAuth authentication process for both developers and end-users.

Expected Outcomes:

Users can choose to log in or sign up using OAuth providers.
Improved user experience with simplified registration and login options.
Enhanced security with OAuth token-based authentication.
Documentation reflecting the new OAuth integration.
Dependencies:
This issue may have dependencies on authentication mechanisms, user data storage, and user interface components. Ensure that any necessary groundwork is completed or accounted for in this issue.

References:

OAuth 2.0 Authorization Framework
OAuth Providers Documentation
Let's work together to make our application more user-friendly and secure by implementing OAuth authentication.

Cancellation tokens

Add Efcore interceptors and build dynamic expression for querying

Add docker support

Setting Validation through Ioption

Add Audit logging of entities

Named httpclient

Will use named httpclient

Feature: Implement NSwag for Automatic API Stub Generation

Feature Overview:
This feature aims to implement NSwag within our project, enabling automatic API stub generation. NSwag will simplify and expedite the process of creating API interfaces and client implementations based on API documentation.

Description:
Objective: The primary objective of this feature is to integrate NSwag into our project, providing users with the capability to configure it for the automatic generation of API stubs. This implementation will enhance developer productivity, reduce manual coding effort, and maintain consistency between API documentation and actual implementation.

Tasks:

NSwag Integration: Incorporate NSwag into our project, allowing developers to configure it for API stub generation.
Configuration Options: Define configuration options within our project settings to specify API documentation sources and customize the stub generation process.
Documentation: Create clear and comprehensive documentation with examples to guide users on configuring NSwag in their projects.
Testing: Conduct rigorous testing to ensure that the NSwag integration works seamlessly with different API documentation standards.

Expected Outcomes:

Streamlined API development with automated stub generation.
Reduced manual coding effort.
Improved consistency between API documentation and implementation.
Enhanced productivity for developers working with APIs.

Dependencies:
This feature may have dependencies on the project's existing structure, compatibility with .NET Core and .NET 6, and the availability of API documentation in formats compatible with NSwag.

References:

NSwag Documentation

By implementing NSwag for automatic API stub generation, we aim to enhance the efficiency and quality of our API development process. Your feedback and collaboration are essential as we work towards this valuable addition to our project. Please share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below.