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Hussein Mahdi
Hussein Mahdi

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Efficient PDF Generation in ASP.NET Core API using .NET 8.0 by 6 Steps πŸ₯‡πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

πŸš€ Excited to share a solution for generating PDFs using the DinkToPdf library!
Are you looking for a reliable way to generate PDFs in your application? Look no further! I recently encountered a challenge with PDF generation and found a robust solution using the DinkToPdf library.

After experimenting with various options, I found that DinkToPdf provides a seamless and efficient way to convert HTML content into high-quality PDFs. With its simple API and extensive documentation, integrating PDF generation into my project was a breeze.

Whether you’re generating invoices, reports, or any other type of document, DinkToPdf offers the flexibility and customization options you need. Plus, it’s open-source and actively maintained, ensuring long-term reliability and support.

If you’re facing similar challenges or simply want to explore new tools for PDF generation, I highly recommend giving DinkToPdf a try. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance getting started!

1.Download the package

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2.Make an interface, where the functions that will handle this task will be included

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3.Implement these operations, dependency injection

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4.Now, Implement the GetHTML function

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5.Now , Implement the CreatePDF function

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6. Finally, we build the API endpoint

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Now test the endpoint with any API informant, for example the Postman, or Swagger

Occasionally, you might encounter requests for a missing DLL file while using the library. No need to worry! I’ve got you covered. Within my repository Github, you’ll find the necessary code for this project, along with the required file. Simply load it into your project, and you’re all set.

my repository : https://github.com/Hu8MA/App_WebApi

Thanks for taking the time to read this 😊😊

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