Consuming the REST API using C#

When writing clients in C# to consume the API, there are several techniques possible.

Use the ServiceStack Client

1. Install the ServiceStackVS extension
2. Add References to System.Runtime.Serialization and System.Net
3. Right-click on the project and choose "Add ServiceStack Reference..."
   
4. Enter the address of the host and name the service
   

5. Add the following Code:

   Using ServiceStack.Client

   var client = new ServiceStack.JsonServiceClient("http://api.jiwa.com.au");
   var authResponse = client.Send<ServiceStack.AuthenticateResponse>(new ServiceStack.Authenticate()
   {
   	provider = "credentials",
   	UserName = "api",
   	Password = "password",
   	RememberMe = true
   });
   
   // Read a debtor
   var serviceStackDebtorResponse = client.Get(new DebtorGetRequest { AccountNo = "1001" });

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