Course Description
The potential for programming REST APIs is essentially limitless, and it has never been easier to get started with your own API project. The most popular modern languages, frameworks, and platforms all provide rich support for all types of HTTP-based services, including REST. It is not necessary to be a highly experienced developer to build and maintain a REST API because of the many prepackaged solutions that get the API up and running, as well as the large and talented community of technical experts who create and manage these tools.
Three of the most popular programming languages in use today are JavaScript, Python, and C#. You will learn how to build REST APIs in each of these languages and their corresponding server runtimes. Each of these will entail the configuration of OpenAPI-compatible services that produce the familiar OpenAPI documentation.
You also will learn how to build a REST API in Node.js using Express, in Python using Flask, and in .NET Core using Swashbuckle using prepackaged starter implementations.
What You'll Learn
- Build REST APIs in JavaScript, Python, and C# along with their corresponding server runtimes
- Create REST APIs in Node.js using Express, Python using Flask, and .NET Core using Swashbuckle with prepackaged starter implementations
- Identify REST API server solutions in Node.js, Python, and .NET
- Leverage prepackaged solutions for each language and platform to get an API up and running
- Generate automated OpenAPI documentation in each language
- Configure OpenAPI-compatible services that produce familiar OpenAPI documentation
Key Takeaways
- The most popular modern languages, frameworks, and platforms all provide rich support for HTTP-based services, including REST.
- JavaScript, Python, and C# are three of the most popular programming languages in use today, and this course covers building REST APIs in each.
- Prepackaged solutions and a large community of technical experts make it possible to build and maintain a REST API without being a highly experienced developer.
- Each language implementation involves configuring OpenAPI-compatible services that produce familiar OpenAPI documentation.
- The course demonstrates Express for Node.js, Flask for Python, and Swashbuckle for .NET Core using prepackaged starter implementations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which programming languages does this course cover for building REST APIs?
The course covers JavaScript, Python, and C#, building REST APIs in each language and their corresponding server runtimes.
Do I need to be an experienced developer to take this course?
No. The course notes it is not necessary to be a highly experienced developer to build and maintain a REST API, thanks to the many prepackaged solutions and the large community of technical experts who create and manage these tools.
What frameworks and tools are used in the lessons?
The course builds a REST API in Node.js using Express, in Python using Flask, and in .NET Core using Swashbuckle, using prepackaged starter implementations.
Will I learn how to create API documentation?
Yes. You will learn how to configure OpenAPI-compatible services and generate automated OpenAPI documentation in each language.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
The lessons cover Node.js REST APIs with Express.js, Python REST APIs with OpenAPI documentation, and creating REST APIs using ASP.NET Core and C#.
