Web API in .NET 4.5

Join Steven Hook and David Hoerster for two presentations on the new feature in .NET that's catching a lot of buzz -- Web API.

Steven will be discussing the basics of ASP.NET (http://asp.net/) Web API including:

> Using HttpResponseMessage to correctly send HTTP status codes and results.
> Following REST convention to easily map API calls.
> Demonstrate web API testability.
> How to call the web API from various clients.

David will be discussing how to take Web API a little further an enable OData support along with a few other interesting ways to use Web API.

About Steven Hook:

Steven Hook is experienced in C#, JavaScript, ASP.NET (http://asp.net/) MVC, Windows Phone, Windows Store Apps. In his six years of industry experience, he has built next generation solutions in sports using ASP.NET (http://asp.net/) MVC and Silverlight for coaches, players, and officiating at the college and professional levels. Most recently, he is employed with Gateway Ticketing Systems bringing a fresh look into the ticketing industry by developing unique solutions to industry problems. He also develops applications for fun in the interest of solving real world problems. You can read his blog at http://hookscode.com (http://hookscode.com/) or follow him on Twitter @StevenHook.