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
This course is part of API Development and Architecture Specialization

Instructor: Edureka
Access provided by Reliance API Sandbox
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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.
Skills you'll gain
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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
16 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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