API stands for Application Programming Interface. A Web API is an application programming interface for the Web . A Browser API can extend the functionality of a web browser. A Server API can extend the functionality of a web server.
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Web APIs are very useful in implementation of RESTFUL web services using . NET framework . Web API helps in enabling the development of HTTP services to reach out to client entities like browser, devices or tablets. ASP.NET Web API can be used with MVC for any type of application.31 May 2020
Read moreHow do I authenticate Web API?
Using the [Authorize] Attribute Web API provides a built-in authorization filter, AuthorizeAttribute. This filter checks whether the user is authenticated. If not, it returns HTTP status code 401 (Unauthorized), without invoking the action.
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