If MVC controller can also return JSON result, why use ASP.NET Web API for the same purpose? [closed]

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Why would one use ASP.NET Web API Controller when we can return JSON using MVC controller?

Different pipes, same result - minor changes. you can use a web api controller in a MVC project, it's just easier for apis IMO. — Royi Mindel
– Royi Mindel, Commented Jan 14, 2018 at 19:54

Atul Chaudhary · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-15 00:42:09Z

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Data formats, content negotiation, self-hosting(avoiding IIS) and importance of method signature are the key reasons to use web api. Please have a look at the following links and it will help you in understanding the difference between the both:-

http://www.binaryintellect.net/articles/7bfdd512-91e3-49a4-865d-6dd03ace73fb.aspx

Using WebAPI or MVC to return JSON in ASP.NET

answered Jan 15, 2018 at 0:42

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