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Rest API Crash Course

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What will I learn?

Master the basics of REST API development with our Rest API Crash Course, designed for tech professionals wanting to improve their skills. Dig into important topics like HTTP methods, status codes, and how to handle errors. Learn to design strong RESTful APIs with good versioning, naming, and how to set up endpoints. Explore API documentation tools and best ways of doing things, and make sure your APIs are secure with authentication, authorisation, and performance improvements. Get practical experience building and testing APIs, all in a short and good-quality format.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master HTTP methods: Use GET, POST, PUT, DELETE properly.

Design RESTful endpoints: Create API endpoints that are easy to understand and can grow as needed.

Document APIs: Use tools to write clear and complete API documentation.

Secure APIs: Put in place authentication, authorisation, and rate limiting.

Test APIs: Develop solid test cases using the best API testing tools.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.