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I Asked Copilot to Build an API. Here’s What Happened.
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Hey friend, I just released a new video and I think you’ll enjoy it. In the video, I ask GitHub Copilot to build a .NET Web API using a short, vague prompt. The result works, but the structure feels random and messy. Then I run the same idea again with a stronger prompt that forces a clean structure. Feature folders. Vertical slice. Mediator. Fluent Validation. The difference is night and day. Enjoy the breakdown and let me know what you think. Take care, Patrick P.S. If you want to learn how to use AI as a real coding partner and not just a code generator, check out my course .NET Web Development with AI and Copilot. Click here to join. |
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