Learn how to use Dapper, a lightweight and high-performance ORM, in .NET projects. Explore its benefits, such as speed, control over SQL queries, and mapping flexibility. Understand its challenges, including manual SQL query writing and lack of high-level abstractions. Follow a tutorial to setup a .NET Web API backed by a SQLite database using Dapper and learn about CRUD operations and dependency injection.
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Table of Contents:What is Dapper?Benefits of DapperChallenges of DapperGetting StartedHow to Add Project DependenciesHow to Remove the Boilerplate CodeHow to Run the App for the First TimeHow to Create the SQLite Database and Seed the Customer TableCRUD – Create, Read, Update, DeleteDependency Injection – Registering The InterfacesConnecting the Repository to the Web API EndpointsHow to Test the APIFinal WordsSort: