Restful API Development Course Overview

Prerequisites for RESTful API Development Course

To ensure a successful learning experience, we recommend that participants have the following knowledge and skills before enrolling in the RESTful API Development course:

• Basic Understanding of Web Technologies:

  
  
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Fundamental Programming Knowledge:

  
  
  • Basic proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or others.

• Basic Understanding of Databases:

  
  
  • Knowledge of how to interact with databases and execute simple SQL queries.

• Basic Awareness of HTTP/HTTPS:

  
  
  • General understanding of web protocols, particularly HTTP and HTTPS.

While these prerequisites provide a framework for what students need to know, a keen interest in web development and a motivation to learn will significantly contribute to your success in this course.

Target Audience for Restful API Development

RESTful API Development at Koenig Solutions offers comprehensive training on building, securing, and optimizing APIs for software and web applications, ideal for professionals in software development and IT.

• Software Developers
• Web Developers
• Backend Developers
• Full-Stack Developers
• Mobile App Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• Integration Engineers
• System Architects
• Technical Leads
• IT Consultants
• API Product Managers
• Quality Assurance/Test Engineers
• IT Security Specialists
• Data Engineers
• IT Students and Interns

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Restful API Development?

Introduction The Restful API Development course covers essential concepts and practical skills required to design, build, test, and secure RESTful APIs. By the end of this course, participants will be able to effectively create and manage robust APIs following industry best practices.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the principles and architecture of RESTful APIs.
• Comprehend and utilize various HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
• Design and implement API endpoints and CRUD operations.
• Handle authentication and authorization mechanisms such as API keys, tokens, and OAuth.
• Apply best practices for URI design, versioning, and idempotency.
• Create comprehensive API documentation and execute API testing using tools like Swagger and Postman.
• Implement API security measures including rate limiting, data encryption, and input validation.
• Incorporate Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State (HATEOAS) for resource linking and navigation.
• Optimize API performance through caching and asynchronous processing.
• Monitor, test, and manage APIs throughout their lifecycle, including version control and governance.