build your first net rest api connect to sql in azure

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creating your first .net rest api that connects to an sql database in azure involves several steps, including setting up the azure sql database, creating a .net web api project, configuring it to connect to the database, and finally implementing crud operations.

prerequisites

1. an azure account. you can create one [here](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/).
2. visual studio or visual studio code installed.
3. sql server management studio (ssms) or azure data studio (optional for database management).

step 1: set up azure sql database

1. *create an azure sql database:*
go to the azure portal.
click on "create a resource" and select "sql database."
fill in the required details (subscription, resource group, database name).
create a new sql server (if you don't have one already) by providing a server name, admin username, and password.
select a pricing tier that suits you.
review and create the database.

2. *configure firewall rules:*
after the database is created, go to the sql database resource.
click on "set server firewall" and add your client ip to allow access.

3. *create a table:*
use ssms or azure data studio to connect to your sql database.
run the following sql command to create a sample table:

```sql
create table products (
id int primary key identity,
name nvarchar(100) not null,
price decimal(18, 2) not null
);
```

step 2: create a .net web api project

1. *open visual studio:*
create a new project.
choose "asp.net core web application" and click "next."
name your project (e.g., `productapi`) and click "create."
choose "api" as the project template and click "create."

2. *add nuget packages:*
open the package manager console and install the necessary packages:

```bash
install-package microsoft.entityframeworkcore.sqlserver
install-package microsoft.entityframeworkcore.tools
```

step 3: configure database con ...

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