Can we create Web API without MVC?

An API is supposed to provide services without being coupled with its consumer application. There is a common misconception that for developing Web APIs, we have to go by ASP.NET MVC application. In this article, we will develop an independent API which is not coupled with a ASP.NET MVC application type.

Can we use Web API with MVC?

Building a Web API Start Visual Studio and select New project from the Start page or from the File menu select “File” -> “New” -> “Project…”. In the template pane select Installed Templates and expand the Visual C# menu. Inside that Visual C# select Web. In the list of projects select ASP.Net MVC 4 Web Application.

Is Web API better than MVC?

The Web API returns the data in various formats, such as JSON, XML and other format based on the accept header of the request. But the MVC returns the data in the JSON format by using JSONResult. The Web API supports content negotiation, self hosting. All these are not supported by the MVC.

How do I create an empty web API project?

Creating an Empty Web API Application

  1. Create New Project from the Start page in Visual Studio.
  2. Select Visual C# Installed Template named Web.
  3. Select ASP.NET Web Application in the center pane.
  4. Name the project ContactLookupWithAspNetIdentity and click on OK:
  5. Select the Empty template in the New ASP.NET Project dialog.

How can I call MVC controller action from Web API?

You just need to make sure that you get your URLs right, so WebApi calls your MVC controller via it’s properly qualified route. To test this, write a simple MVC action which returns some Json data and call it in the browser. If you manage to craft the URL correctly you will see the data displayed in the browser.

What is Web API in MVC?

ASP.NET Web API is a framework that makes it easy to build HTTP services that reach a broad range of clients, including browsers and mobile devices. ASP.NET Web API is an ideal platform for building RESTful applications on the . NET Framework.

What is difference between MVC controller and Web API?

The main difference is: Web API is a service for any client, any devices, and MVC Controller only serve its client. The same because it is MVC platform.

Is Python good for API?

Python is a popular choice for APIs because of the high level of abstraction available and its extensive library support.

What language is API written in?

The AdSense API officially supports Java, Perl, PHP, Python, and C#, but any language that can interface with SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) can be used. Sample code in the supported languages is also available.