Bulk Insert

The Bulk Ticket Insertion API is a backend application designed to handle high-volume ticket generation and insertion for a transportation or lottery system. This ASP.NET Core API enables the rapid creation of multiple ticket records and facilitates efficient data handling by leveraging bulk insertion methods. It is ideal for scenarios where ticket numbers and user identifiers need to be dynamically generated and added to the database, minimizing server load and improving database performance.

This application can be extended or modified for various high-frequency data operations, making it a flexible solution for any large-scale system requiring batch data processing.

Key Technologies

1. ASP.NET Core: Used for building the Web API, enabling scalable and high-performance HTTP-based services.
2. Entity Framework Core: Provides ORM capabilities, allowing seamless interaction with the SQL database.
3. SQL Server: Stores ticket data securely, optimized for high-frequency and high-volume data operations.
4. SqlBulkCopy: A high-performance feature in SQL Server for efficient batch data insertion.
5. DataTable and Reflection: Used for dynamically converting objects to tabular format, enabling generic data handling.

Core Features

1. Randomized Ticket Generation:
   • Each API call to the /api/ticket endpoint generates a randomized number of tickets with unique identifiers.
   • Ensures each ticket has a distinct UserID and TicketNumber, avoiding conflicts in the database.
2. Bulk Insertion with SqlBulkCopy:
   • Uses SqlBulkCopy to insert ticket data in a single database operation, enhancing performance by reducing network calls.
   • Ideal for handling large amounts of data efficiently without overloading the server.
3. Dynamic Data Conversion:
   • The DatabaseOperations class dynamically maps Ticket objects to a DataTable, allowing flexibility and easy customization for other data types.
   • Reflection is used to automatically read and populate properties, simplifying the bulk insertion setup.
4. Error Handling and Database Management:
   • Includes error handling mechanisms to manage database connectivity and ensure data integrity during bulk operations.
   • The TicketController clears the tickets list after each bulk insert to prevent duplication on repeated requests.
5. Scalability and Extensibility:
   • Designed to be extensible for future features, such as additional ticket properties or different bulk-insert operations.
   • Can easily integrate with frontend applications for real-time ticket generation and tracking.

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