Backend APIs & Microservices

Overview

Learn how to build backend web APIs using C#, implement RESTful services, connect applications to databases, and deploy scalable cloud-based microservices using best practices in modern backend development

What you'll learn

Build backend web APIs using C# and .NET Design RESTful API endpoints Connect backend services to databases Perform CRUD operations with persistent data Implem…

Skills you'll practise

Create Read Update and Delete (CRUD)Dataflow RESTful API C# (Programming Language)Client Server Models Application Programming Interface (API)Microservices Operations Scalability .NET Framework

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
From Microsoft, a well-regarded name.
Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $55). Audit access may end after the course closes.

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