- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…