RESTful API Design and Implementation focuses on equipping participants with the essential skills required to create, manage, and optimize RESTful APIs. This course emphasizes a project-based approach, allowing learners to engage in hands-on activities that mirror real-world scenarios. Participants will gain practical experience in API design principles, implementation techniques, and best practices, culminating in a final project that showcases their ability to develop a fully functional RESTful API.
Throughout the course, learners will explore various aspects of API development, including architectural styles, data formats, and security measures. The interactive nature of the program encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing, with opportunities to publish findings and projects in Cademix Magazine. This course is structured to ensure that participants not only understand theoretical concepts but also apply them effectively in practical settings.
Overview of RESTful architecture and principles
Designing API endpoints and resource representations
Implementing CRUD operations in a RESTful context
Utilizing JSON and XML for data interchange
Authentication and authorization methods (OAuth, JWT)
Error handling and response status codes
API versioning strategies and best practices
Documentation techniques using Swagger/OpenAPI
Testing RESTful APIs with Postman and automated tools
Final project: Develop a complete RESTful API for a chosen application