What is the focus of minimal APIs in .NET 6?

Understanding minimal APIs and their applications.

How can I set up a SQL database in C# for data access?

Setting up a SQL database and configuring Dapper.

Publishing a SQL script in Visual Studio.

Communicating with SQL databases through Dapper.

Using a separate class for database interaction.

Minimal APIs are now the default in .NET 6, simplifying API setup and focusing on creating a CRUD data layer efficiently.
Tim Corey's tutorial demonstrates setting up a SQL database and configuring Dapper in C# to streamline data access, applicable beyond minimal APIs, emphasizing simplicity and practicality in C# learning.

What is the focus of minimal APIs in .NET 6?
Understanding minimal APIs and their applications.
How can I set up a SQL database in C# for data access?
Setting up a SQL database and configuring Dapper.
How can I publish a SQL script in Visual Studio?
Publishing a SQL script in Visual Studio.
What is the role of a SQL data access class in C#?
Communicating with SQL databases through Dapper.
How can I interact with a SQL database indirectly in C#?
Using a separate class for database interaction.

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Minimal APIs are now a default in .NET 6.
The focus is on understanding how minimal APIs work and their real-world applications.
Two videos will cover the topic, with this one focusing on setting up a SQL database and configuring Dapper in C# for easy data access.
The goal is to establish a simple CRUD data layer to streamline the API setup in part two.
The lesson is applicable to various user interfaces in C# beyond minimal APIs.
Tim Corey aims to simplify C# learning through regular YouTube videos and training courses on timcory.com.
Source code for the video can be accessed through a link in the description.
The process begins by creating a new project in Visual Studio for a minimal API demo.
A SQL Server database project is added to set up a user database with basic specifications.
Stored procedures are created for CRUD operations, including getting all users, getting one user, deleting a user, inserting a user, and updating a user.

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Only one post deploy script is allowed, named script.postdeployment.sql.
Use T-SQL code for SQL Server, with an if statement checking for existing records.
Use "if not exists" with a select query to determine if records exist.
Opt for "select 1" over "select top 1" for faster execution.
Insert sample data into the user table using hard-coded values.
Multiple rows can be inserted in one statement by separating them with commas.
The script will not run in production if records already exist in the user table.
Publish the script by right-clicking and selecting "publish," choosing the local MS SQL Local DB.
Save the profile for future use and avoid including it in source control.
Use SQL Server Object Explorer to view the published database and its tables, stored procedures, and data.

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To access data or communicate with SQL Server, right-click on the database access and select "Add New Class" to create a SQL data access class.
The SQL data access class directly communicates with SQL through Dapper, simplifying the setup process by creating a generic interface.
Ensure the class is public for external communication and include a constructor that takes in an IConfiguration parameter for dependency injection.
Utilize the IConfiguration parameter to access data from various sources like appsettings.json, secrets.json, environmental variables, and more.
Add necessary using statements for System.Data.SqlClient and Dapper to facilitate SQL communication.
Implement two methods, "load data" and "save data," both as asynchronous tasks to prevent UI lockups during database calls.
The "load data" method retrieves data from SQL using a stored procedure, parameters, and a connection string.
The "save data" method executes SQL stored procedures for insert, update, or delete operations, passing parameters and a connection string.
Extract an interface from the SQL data access class for easy integration with dependency injection.
Create a new class, "user data," in the data folder to interact with the SQL data access class indirectly, ensuring public access and constructor setup for dependency injection.

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SQL data access configuration involves creating a private read-only configuration and constructor.
SQL data access interface allows access to load and save data functions.
User data methods are created for database interaction, focusing on compact code.
The get users method retrieves all users from the database using a stored procedure.
Inconsistent accessibility error can occur if return type is less accessible than the method.
Abstraction around Dapper simplifies the load data method to one line for data retrieval.
The get user method retrieves a single user based on the provided ID.
Insert user method inserts a new user into the database using the first name and last name.
Update user method updates a user's information in the database using the entire user model.