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Mastering RESTful Web Services with Java

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Overview

Build your REST API development skills with Java through hands-on guidance from five software engineering experts who guide you through advanced techniques for security, versioning, error handling, documentation, testing, and performance tuning.

This resource equips developers with the knowledge and skills to design, secure, and optimize RESTful APIs using Java. It provides practical insights into modern API development, focusing on real-world applications and best practices. The content is structured to help you build scalable, maintainable, and secure services that meet industry standards.

This resource is ideal for mid-to-senior level Java developers seeking to improve their API design and development skills. It assumes a solid understanding of Java and REST concepts, and is particularly beneficial for those working on backend systems or API-driven applications.

Readers will be guided through a series of real scenarios, delving into key RESTful API design and development concepts. The reader will learn through these scenarios how to build secure, and efficient APIs that are ready for new requirements.

This course is based on Mastering RESTful Web Services with Java, by Marián Varga, Pedro Henrique Pereira de Andrade, Silvio de Morais, Thiago Bomfim and Igor Avancini Fraga.

Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.

Syllabus 12

  1. Understanding RESTful Core Concepts 55 minutes

    This module provides a comprehensive overview of RESTful architecture, covering its core principles, design patterns, and practical applications. Learners will gain insight into how RESTful APIs are structured, the importance of guidelines in API development, and how to evaluate alternative approac…

  2. Exposing a RESTful API with Spring 1 hour

    This module covers the design and implementation of RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, including resource identification, HTTP methods, error handling, and exception management. Learners will gain practical skills in building scalable and robust APIs while understanding best practices for handling HTT…

  3. Documenting Your API Effectively 55 minutes

    This module teaches how to create clear and effective API documentation using tools like Swagger, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema. Learners will gain practical skills in structuring API responses, using annotations, and leveraging the Swagger UI for interactive documentation. The focus is on improving dev…

  4. Generating Code from OpenAPI 1.5 hours

    This module covers the process of generating code from an OpenAPI specification, including defining API endpoints, setting up security, and integrating with existing services. Learners will gain hands-on experience with code generation tools and understanding of API design principles. The content a…

  5. Managing API Evolution 1 hour

    This module covers essential strategies for managing API evolution, including versioning techniques, backward compatibility, and practical implementation. Learners will gain skills in designing stable APIs that can adapt to changing requirements without disrupting existing clients. It also explores…

  6. Advanced API Concepts and Implementations 2 hours

    This module equips learners with advanced techniques for designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance under real-world conditions. It covers essential concepts like pagination, filtering, file handling, and resilience strategies such as retry…

  7. Securing Your RESTful APIs 1.5 hours

    This module provides a comprehensive overview of securing RESTful APIs, including understanding common vulnerabilities, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, and utilizing tools to identify and manage security risks in software development.

  8. Testing Strategies for Robust APIs 1 hour

    This module explores modern API testing strategies, including AI-enhanced approaches, prompt engineering, and practical test scenarios. Learners will gain skills in using tools like Postman and Bruno, adopting an agile mindset, and creating effective test prompts for real-world APIs.

  9. Monitoring and Observability 1.5 hours

    This module covers essential techniques for monitoring and improving the observability of RESTful services. Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of structured logging, distributed tracing, and tools like Micrometer and OpenTelemetry. The module also explores best practices for debugging, logging,…

  10. Scaling and Performance Optimization Techniques 1.5 hours

    This module focuses on techniques to improve API performance and scalability, covering strategies like caching, virtual threads, load testing, and efficient data handling. Learners will gain practical skills in identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing optimization solutions.

  11. Alternative Java Frameworks to Build RESTful APIs 1 hour

    This module introduces learners to alternative Java frameworks for building RESTful APIs, including Jakarta EE, MicroProfile, and reactive approaches. It covers the technical differences between imperative and reactive programming styles, and provides practical examples using Quarkus and Helidon. L…

  12. Deploying APIs 2 hours

    This module covers essential strategies for deploying Java RESTful APIs, including configuration management, health checks, containerization with Docker, and considerations for cloud platforms like AWS Elastic Beanstalk. Learners will gain practical skills to ensure their APIs are reliable, scalabl…

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Covers niche tools that universities don't teach.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (12 parts) you can see before you start.
  • Hands-on: you build or practise, not just watch.

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