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C# SDK Design and Methodology

Introduction​

Welcome to liblab's C# SDK guide! This page explores our approach to SDK generation for C#, covering configuration options and best practices to help you generate efficient C# SDKs with liblab. Our C# SDK generation methodology prioritizes performance, strong typing, and idiomatic C# patterns, making the resulting SDKs easy for developers to integrate with any .NET project.

liblab's C# SDK Methodology​

liblab's C# SDK is designed with C# principles in mind. We focus on:

  • Strong Typing: Our SDK generator leverages C#'s static typing system to provide compile-time safety and enhanced IDE support.
  • Async-First Design: We prioritize modern asynchronous patterns to ensure scalable and responsive applications.
  • Idiomatic C#: By following C# conventions and best practices, we ensure the generated SDKs feel natural to .NET developers.
  • Minimal Dependencies: SDKs are designed to work with the standard .NET libraries, minimizing external dependencies.

C# SDK Core Features​

Our C# SDK generation includes these core features:

  • Adherence to C# Conventions: We generate SDKs that follow standard C# naming conventions and patterns, including PascalCase for public members and async/await patterns for asynchronous operations.

  • Comprehensive XML Documentation: We enhance developer experience with auto-generated XML documentation comments, IntelliSense support, and integration-ready code samples.

  • Native .NET Types: We use built-in .NET types and serialization mechanisms to ensure seamless integration with existing .NET projects.

  • Input and Output Validation: We simplify input handling and ensure data integrity using built-in validation attributes and mechanisms. Input data is automatically validated against rules derived from the OpenAPI spec, such as patterns, ranges, or required constraints.

  • Intuitive Request Building: We construct API requests effortlessly using fluent builders that provide intellisense and compile-time checking, ensuring valid API calls.

  • Exception Handling: We implement standardized exception handling with custom exception types that provide detailed error information and suggested resolutions.

Sample Code​

Here's a sample C# script demonstrating basic initialization and an API request using an SDK generated by liblab:

using Poke;
using Poke.Config;
using Environment = Poke.Http.Environment;

try
{
    var config = new PokeConfig
    {
        Environment = Environment.Default,
        AccessToken = "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN",
    };

    var client = new PokeClient(config);

    var response = await client.Pokemon.AbilityListAsync(9, 9, "q");

    Console.WriteLine(response);
}
catch (ApiException ex)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"API Error: {ex.Message}");
    Console.WriteLine($"Status Code: {ex.StatusCode}");
}

This example illustrates setup, basic request handling, and error management, which are essential for using SDKs generated with liblab effectively.

FAQs and Common Pitfalls​

Q: Does the SDK support .NET Standard for cross-platform compatibility? A: Yes, SDKs generated with liblab target .NET Standard 2.0, ensuring compatibility with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 6+. Read more in Automate SDK generation for ASP.NET APIs.

Q: How should errors be handled in production? A: Configure the SDK's error handling to use retries or custom exception handling, as necessary, for a more resilient application. The SDK provides specialized exception types for different error scenarios.

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