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For newly emerged technologies, REST APIs provide a flexible and easier process to integrate applications. They have emerged as one of the most common methods used for connecting components of the distributed system. For a backend developer, ability to build REST APIs is a key requirement.

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For newly emerged technologies, REST APIs provide a flexible and easier process to integrate applications. They have emerged as one of the most common methods used for connecting components of the distributed system. For a backend developer, ability to build REST APIs is a key requirement.

This course will enable you to build and document REST APIs using various frameworks and tools. The primary use of this is to create REST API’s that accept request from frontend and send appropriate responses. Here, you will also learn to document the REST APIs using Swagger.

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Syllabus

Documenting and Building REST API's using Vanilla Node.js
For newly emerged technologies, REST APIs offer a flexible, lightweight process to integrate applications. These API's have emerged as the most common method used for connecting components of the distributed system. For a backend developer building REST APIs is one of the basic requirements. The skills acquired in this learning sprint will enable you to build REST APIs using Vanilla JS.
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Building REST API's using ExpressJS
ExpressJS is one of the best backend development JavaScript Framework. It is primarily used of creating Restful API’s that accept request from frontend and send appropriate responses. With ExpressJS you will be able to scale your application quickly. This learning sprint will enable you to build REST APIs using Express JS and document the REST API using tools like Swagger.
Securing REST API's using JSON Web Tokens and Oauth
Every day millions of users put out sensitive information on the internet. Keeping this information safe is one of the biggest challenges faced by the developers. For a developer, it is crucial to build secure applications. It is important to secure REST API with basic authentication using JWT or JSON Web Tokens. In this learning sprint, you will learn to authorize applications with external APIs using OAUTH2.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops REST APIs using Node.js, ExpressJS, JWT, and OAuth, which are core skills for backend developers
Examines how REST APIs are used to integrate applications
Explores building and securing REST APIs, which is a widely used practice in backend development
Uses Vanilla Node.js, ExpressJS, JWT, and OAuth as tools, which are popular in industry
May require experience with the command line and terminal, which may be a barrier for some learners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express with these activities:
Review vanilla Node.js
Rehearse working in vanilla Node.js to prepare for the course content.
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  • Review resources for working with vanilla Node.js
  • Review installing and setting up Node.js
  • Review defining routes
  • Review sending responses
Build REST API's using vanilla Node.js
Exercise defining routes and sending API responses to become comfortable working with vanilla Node.js.
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  • Create a simple REST API that uses vanilla Node.js
  • Define routes for retrieving and manipulating data
  • Write functions to handle GET and POST requests
  • Send appropriate responses to the client
Build REST API's using Express.js
Practice building REST APIs using Express.js to solidify knowledge and gain proficiency.
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  • Create a small REST API using Express.js
  • Define routes for retrieving and manipulating data
  • Write code to handle GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests
  • Use middleware to handle authentication and authorization
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Follow tutorials on REST API security
Review tutorials to understand best practices for securing REST APIs.
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  • Search for tutorials on REST API security
  • Follow the steps outlined in the tutorials
  • Implement the security measures on your own REST APIs
Compile resources on REST API best practices
Organize and evaluate resources to gain comprehensive understanding of REST API best practices.
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  • Search for resources on REST API best practices
  • Categorize and organize the resources
  • Evaluate the resources for relevance and quality
  • Create a compilation of the resources
Create a RESTful API using a Node.js framework
Design and implement a RESTful API using a Node.js framework for hands-on experience and portfolio building.
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  • Choose a Node.js framework to use
  • Design the architecture of the RESTful API
  • Implement the API endpoints
  • Document the API
Contribute to an open-source REST API project
Enhance skills and gain real-world experience by contributing to an open-source REST API project.
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  • Find an open-source REST API project
  • Review the project's documentation and code
  • Identify areas where you can contribute
  • Make your contributions to the project

Career center

Learners who complete Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
API Developer
API Developers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of APIs. This course is a perfect fit for aspiring API Developers as it provides a comprehensive overview of the entire API development process, from design to deployment.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software systems. This course may be useful for aspiring Software Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for software development.
Web Developer
Web Developers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of websites. This course may be useful for aspiring Web Developers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for web development.
Full-Stack Developer
Full Stack Developers are responsible for the entire software development process, from the frontend to the backend. This course may be useful for aspiring Full Stack Developers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for backend development.
Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of products. This course may be useful for aspiring Product Managers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for product development.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure. This course may be useful for aspiring Data Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for data engineering.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software systems. This course may be useful for aspiring DevOps Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for DevOps.
Project Manager
Project Managers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of projects. This course may be useful for aspiring Project Managers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for project management.
Technical Writer
Technical Writers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of technical documentation. This course may be useful for aspiring Technical Writers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for technical writing.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of security systems and tools. This course may be useful for aspiring Security Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for security.
Mobile Developer
Mobile Developers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of mobile applications. This course may be useful for aspiring Mobile Developers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for mobile development.
System Administrator
System Administrators are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for aspiring System Administrators as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for system administration.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality Assurance Engineers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of quality assurance processes and tools. This course may be useful for aspiring Quality Assurance Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for quality assurance.
Backend Developer
A Backend Developer is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the server-side of an application. This course may be useful for aspiring Backend Developers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for backend development.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers are responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and infrastructure. This course may be useful for aspiring Cloud Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in building REST APIs using various frameworks and tools, which are essential for cloud-based development.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express.
Provides a comprehensive overview of RESTful API design principles. It covers topics such as choosing the right HTTP methods, structuring your URLs, and handling errors.
Provides a practical guide to using Express.js for building web applications. It covers everything from setting up a development environment to deploying your application to production.
Provides a practical guide to using OAuth 2.0 for securing web applications. It covers everything from setting up your development environment to deploying your application to production.
Provides a comprehensive guide to developing RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express. It covers everything from setting up your development environment to deploying your API to production.
Provides a comprehensive guide to Express.js for beginners. It covers everything from setting up your development environment to deploying your application to production.
Provides a comprehensive guide to JWT for beginners. It covers everything from setting up your development environment to deploying your application to production.

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