Enterprise Patterns for ASP.NET Core Minimal API: Data Transfer Object Pattern
Read OriginalThis technical article details the Data Transfer Object (DTO) pattern for ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs. It explains why exposing Entity Framework Core entities directly is an anti-pattern and demonstrates how DTOs protect business rules and API consumers. The post includes practical C# examples, mapping patterns, and guidance on when DTOs are essential versus ceremonial.
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