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MovieManagementAPI — ASP.NET Core Web API + MVC Client (.NET 10)

Overview

MovieManagementAPI is a two-tier movie management system consisting of:

  • an ASP.NET Core Web API exposing RESTful endpoints, and
  • a separate ASP.NET Core MVC client that consumes the API via HttpClient.

The project demonstrates clean API design, DTO-based boundaries between the API and UI, asynchronous request handling, and a maintainable structure aligned with modern .NET development practices.

Tech Stack

Core

  • C# · .NET 10 · ASP.NET Core Web API · ASP.NET Core MVC

Data & Integration

  • SQL Server · Entity Framework Core · LINQ · JSON · HttpClient

Architecture & Practices

  • Dependency Injection · Repository Pattern · DTO-based contracts · Async/Await

Key Features

  • RESTful Web API with full CRUD endpoints for managing movie records
  • Clear separation between API and client using Data Transfer Objects (DTOs)
  • MVC client consuming endpoints asynchronously via HttpClient
  • Structured JSON request/response handling for reliable data exchange
  • Repository-based data access for maintainable persistence logic
  • Filtering and sorting for list views and query-style workflows
  • Validation and consistent error handling to support predictable API behavior

Architecture Notes

This repository is intentionally organized as a backend API + dedicated client:

  • The Web API acts as the source of truth (domain and persistence).
  • The MVC client focuses on UI, request orchestration, and presenting API data.
  • DTOs define the boundary between layers to avoid leaking domain/persistence models.
  • Dependency Injection keeps controllers and services loosely coupled and testable.

What This Project Demonstrates

  • Designing a maintainable REST API in ASP.NET Core
  • Consuming an API from an MVC client using HttpClient and async/await
  • Applying DTO-based boundaries and repository-style data access
  • Working with SQL Server-backed persistence via Entity Framework Core and LINQ

Repository

github.com/AlanRacic/MovieManagementAPI

Status

Actively maintained and iterated to reflect professional API development practices and clean architectural structure.