Create ASP.Net Web API from MS SQL in seconds with Instant Web API? Since REST utilizes CRUD (Create, Retrieve, Update, and Delete), it is very easy to understand whether you are just starting out as a developer or have years of experience. It can be reused with different projects which saves time as well. It’s also very popular and according to Cloud Elements’ 2017 State of API Integration report, 83 percent of APIs now use REST. Here’s an article which goes into more depth but these are the highlights.

Benefits of REST Over SOAP. In addition to using HTTP for simplicity, REST offers a number of other benefits over SOAP: REST allows a greater variety of data formats, whereas SOAP only allows XML. Coupled with JSON (which typically works better with data and offers faster parsing), REST is generally considered easier to work with.

You also need to be aware that subresources cannot be used outside the scope of their parent resource. In the second example, you need a customer id before you can lookup a order, so if you want a list of all open orders (regardless of customer) then you cannot do it in the second example. Ehh, so what to pick? If you want a flexible API, aim for fewer subresources. If you want a more readable API, aim for more subresources. The important thing is that whatever rule of thumb you pick then be consistent about it. I mean the API user might disagree with your decision, but if you are using it consistently throughout your API, he or she will probably forgive you.

I see that this software is using Visual Studio 2017. Do I need a license for this product? No, as a single developer you can qualify for the free edition. You can download it from Microsoft site: Visual Studio Community 2017 I don’t have a license for Microsoft SQL Server. Do I need one? No, Microsoft provides a free download for SQL Express Edition server. You can get yours here. I see that a backup of AdventureWorks database is provided with the installation. How can I restore it on the server? In order to restore the backup file please download SSMS from this site: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Once the code is generated am I able to modify it? Yes, by purchasing a license you should be able to modify the code however you see fit. See additional details on Instant database Web API.