Open the Web API project

  1. In Visual Studio, select File > Open > Folder.

  2. Select the folder that contains the Web API solution.

  3. After the folder is opened, Visual Studio automatically loads the solution and displays the project structure in Solution Explorer.

  4. In Solution Explorer, you can perform the following common operations:

    • Manage project files

    • Add or remove projects

    • Configure project properties

    • Manage dependencies

    • Set the startup project

    • Build and publish the solution