Spring Framework: Documenting Spring Data Rest APIs with Swagger and Springfox from Pluralsight

Swagger allows you to generate documentation from code. It also provides a web app to display documentation with a built-in REST client to test endpoints. This course shows you how to use Swagger and Springfox in your Spring Data REST API project.

Documenting your API can sometimes feel like a losing battle between keeping it up to date with changes, figuring out what format to use, and how to host it. In this course, Spring Framework: Documenting Spring Data REST APIs with Swagger and Springfox, you will gain foundational knowledge of Documenting your APIs automatically. First, you will learn about Swagger and the tools it provides. Next, you will discover how to integrate Swagger and Springfox into your Spring Data REST project. Finally, you will explore how to customize your documentation and handle versioning. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Swagger and Springfox needed to automatically generate and host documentation for your Spring Data REST API.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Swagger

Using Swagger in Your Project

Customizing Swagger for Your API

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches learners about Swagger, a tool commonly used in the software industry for API documentation

Designed for individuals with existing knowledge of Spring Data REST APIs

May be useful for software developers and engineers seeking to improve their API documentation skills

Does not delve into advanced concepts of Swagger or Springfox that may be relevant for experienced users

Incorporates interactive materials and labs, providing hands-on experience

Led by Craig Golightly, a recognized instructor in the field of API documentation

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 Spring Framework: Documenting Spring Data Rest APIs with Swagger and Springfox with these activities:

Review OpenAPI documentation and Swagger Editor

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Explore OpenAPI documentation and Swagger Editor to gain a solid understanding of how to document APIs.

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Read through the OpenAPI documentation.
Experiment with Swagger Editor to create sample API documentation.

Review Swagger Documentation

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Review the basics of Swagger documentation to prepare for this course.

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Read Swagger documentation
Create a test API endpoint to practice generating documentation

Write Swagger annotations for a simple API

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Reinforce your understanding of Swagger by annotating a simple API with Swagger annotations.

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Create a sample API with simple endpoints.
Annotate the API methods with Swagger annotations.
Test the API documentation using Swagger UI.

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Explore Springfox Annotations for Swagger Documentation

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Review tutorials on using Springfox annotations to enhance Swagger documentation.

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Read documentation on Springfox annotations
Practice using the annotations in your own code
Generate and test the improved documentation

Follow Swagger Tutorials for Spring Data REST API

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Follow online tutorials to reinforce your understanding of Swagger integration with Spring Data REST API.

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Identify suitable tutorials
Complete the tutorials
Test the documentation generated

Discuss Swagger Use Cases and Best Practices

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Engage in discussions with peers to share and learn different use cases and best practices of Swagger.

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Join or create a discussion group
Participate in discussions
Share your own experiences

Create a Sample Spring Data REST API with Swagger Documentation

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Build a small Spring Data REST API project and integrate Swagger for documentation.

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Set up a Spring Data REST project
Create REST endpoints
Integrate Swagger and test documentation

Integrate Swagger and Springfox into a Spring Data REST project

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Solidify your understanding of Swagger and Springfox by integrating them into a Spring Data REST project.

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Create a Spring Data REST project.
Add Swagger and Springfox dependencies.
Configure Swagger and Springfox.
Test the Swagger documentation.

Practice Generating Swagger Documentation for Different Endpoints

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Practice generating Swagger documentation for various types of endpoints to improve your proficiency.

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Create endpoints with different HTTP methods
Add request and response examples
Test the documentation

Create a Swagger Documentation Guide

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Create a guide that summarizes the use of Swagger for API documentation.

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Gather resources on Swagger documentation
Write a draft of the guide
Review and edit the guide

Build a Swagger documentation website for a real-world API

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Apply your Swagger skills to a real-world scenario by creating a comprehensive documentation website for an existing API.

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Choose an existing API to document.
Use Swagger tools to generate the documentation.
Create a website to host the documentation.
Publish the website and share the documentation.

Career center

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API Developer

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer specializes in writing technical documentation. Technical Writers create user guides, white papers, and other documents to explain software and technology to users. Unlike fiction writers, who must invent their stories and characters, Technical Writers must accurately describe the complexities of a product or process. This course may help you on your way to becoming a Technical Writer. Technical Writers need to be able to convert the complex into clear instruction and information. This course provides a detailed look into documenting API with Swagger and Springfox. This will enhance your ability to communicate complex information clearly.

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Software Engineer

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