Testing API Endpoints in SpecFlow with Shared .NET Core Solution and Xunit Integration

Hello SpecFlow community,

I'm seeking guidance on how to effectively test API endpoints using SpecFlow when both the main project and the SpecFlow project are integrated within the same .NET Core Application solution. Additionally, I am utilizing Xunit for unit testing, and I aim to leverage some of these unit tests within my SpecFlow automation process.

My objective is to streamline the testing process for API endpoints within our .NET Core solution while ensuring a seamless integration between SpecFlow, Xunit, and the main project. However, I'm facing challenges in configuring SpecFlow to perform these tests seamlessly within the same solution context and alongside Xunit-based unit tests.

I would greatly appreciate any insights, best practices, or step-by-step guidance on how to set up SpecFlow scenarios to test API endpoints while incorporating Xunit-based unit tests and maintaining a cohesive integration between the main project and the SpecFlow project.

Here are a few specific points I'm looking for assistance with:

Project Structure: How should I organize the project structure to ensure proper separation of concerns and maintainability while accommodating SpecFlow scenarios and Xunit-based unit tests?

Configuration: What configurations or dependencies are necessary to make SpecFlow aware of the API endpoints in the main project and seamlessly integrate with Xunit-based unit tests?

Scenario Definition: What's the recommended approach to define SpecFlow scenarios for API testing, considering the interaction with Xunit-based unit tests? How do I ensure these scenarios interact effectively with the API endpoints and unit tests?

Data Management: How can I handle test data, request payloads, and response validations efficiently within SpecFlow scenarios that integrate with Xunit-based unit tests?

Execution: What steps should I take to execute these SpecFlow tests specifically targeting API endpoints and incorporating Xunit-based unit tests within the same solution?

If anyone has successfully tackled a similar setup or has valuable insights to share, particularly related to integrating SpecFlow, Xunit, and API testing, I would be extremely grateful for your assistance. Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!

Best regards, 
Binu