Learn API Design

Build Robust & Scalable APIs

Master the art of designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, from principles to real-world implementation.

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

RESTful Principles

Understand the fundamentals of Representational State Transfer (REST) and how to design clean, consistent APIs.

GraphQL Fundamentals

Dive into GraphQL, learning to build flexible and efficient APIs that allow clients to request exactly what they need.

Security & Authentication

Implement robust security measures, including authentication (OAuth, JWT) and authorization for your APIs.

Performance Optimization

Learn techniques to optimize API performance, including caching, rate limiting, and efficient data serialization.

API Versioning & Management

Manage API evolution effectively with best practices for versioning, deprecation, and documentation.

Testing & Debugging

Master the art of testing APIs with tools like Postman and Swagger, and debugging common issues.

Course Modules

Your Learning Path

Module 1: Introduction to APIs

Beginner

What are APIs? Why are they important? Understanding client-server architecture and common API types.

2 Videos 1 Reading

Module 2: RESTful API Design

Intermediate

CRUD operations, HTTP methods, status codes, resource naming, and best practices for building scalable REST APIs.

5 Videos 2 Readings

Module 3: Introduction to GraphQL

Intermediate

Understanding GraphQL fundamentals, queries, mutations, and the benefits over traditional REST APIs.

3 Videos 1 Reading

Module 4: API Security

Advanced

Implementing authentication (OAuth, JWT), authorization, rate limiting, and preventing common security vulnerabilities.

4 Videos 2 Readings

Module 5: Performance & Scalability

Advanced

Optimizing API performance with caching, pagination, and asynchronous processing for high scalability.

3 Videos 1 Reading

Module 6: API Testing & Debugging

Advanced

Tools and techniques for comprehensive API testing (Postman, Swagger) and debugging common issues.

4 Videos 1 Reading
What Makes This Course Special?

Key Features

Hands-On Projects

Apply your knowledge with real-world projects, building and deploying APIs from scratch.

Expert-Led Lectures

Learn from industry experts with years of experience in API design and development.

Comprehensive Resources

Access detailed course notes, cheat sheets, and code repositories for every module.

Dedicated Support

Get your questions answered by instructors and connect with a community of learners.

Mobile-Friendly Learning

Learn on the go with a fully responsive design optimized for all devices.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a valuable certificate upon successful completion of the course.

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