This program explores API development step by step, covering fundamentals, RESTful design principles, documentation, testing, and deployment to help participants build and manage modern APIs effectively.Tailored for developers, software engineers, and technical leads, it provides the skills to effectively design, document, test, and deploy APIs that power real-world applications.
Getting Started with APIs
Getting Started with APIs
This course is part of API Development and Architecture Specialization
Instructor: Edureka
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Beginner level
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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Describe the fundamentals of APIs and their role in modern applications.
Build RESTful APIs with effective URIs, HTTP verbs, status codes, and versioning strategies.
Implement testing practices using OpenAPI, Postman, and automated tools.
Deploy and manage APIs through CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
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September 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, learners will gain a foundational understanding of APIs, exploring their evolution, architecture, and core principles. They will learn how APIs use HTTP methods, status codes, and headers, and practice building and testing simple APIs while examining modern standards like GraphQL and WebSockets.
What's included
15 videos9 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts
In this module, learners will develop skills in RESTful API design, including resource identification, URI structure, and proper use of HTTP verbs. They will document and test APIs with tools like OpenAPI and Postman, then move on to deploying, monitoring, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to manage APIs effectively.
What's included
12 videos6 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this final module, learners will review API deployment, CI/CD practices, monitoring, and lifecycle management. It includes a course summary, assessments, and reflective discussions to reinforce key concepts and prepare learners for real-world, production-ready API workflows.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
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Yes! The course includes demos and guided exercises where you’ll design, build, test, and deploy APIs. You’ll practice using HTTP methods, GraphQL, REST design, Postman, and CI/CD pipelines with real-world workflows.
You’ll learn how to design RESTful APIs, create effective URIs, use HTTP verbs and status codes, document APIs with OpenAPI, test them with Postman, and deploy them with CI/CD pipelines.
Basic programming knowledge is helpful, but not required. The course is beginner friendly with clear explanations, demos, and walkthroughs. You’ll learn the fundamentals of APIs step by step.
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