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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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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
Tools you'll learn
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Taught in English
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September 2025
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This course is part of the API Development and Architecture Specialization
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