Rest (Api) Now!

Building Scalable and Efficient Applications with REST API and Python Requests

What you'll learn

What is a REST API

How REST APIs are used

Why REST APIs are useful

How REST works with HTTP

REST Request and Response components

Status messages

Best practices

How to create, read, update, and delete data

Where to find REST APIs

How to use Python Requests with hands-on coding exercises

Requirements

Familiarity with programming

Basic IT skills

Willingness to explore REST

Description

Based on the popular book "Learn REST APIs" by Tony GaitatzisREST NOW! is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the power of REST APIs in modern application development. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your skills or a newcomer eager to dive into the world of web APIs, this course provides a thorough exploration of the fundamentals and best practices of REST architecture.Through clear explanations and practical examples, you'll learn the core concepts behind REST APIs, including their definition, purpose, and the advantages they offer in building scalable and efficient applications. From understanding how REST works in conjunction with HTTP to dissecting the anatomy of a REST request and response, each lecture equips you with essential knowledge to navigate the intricacies of RESTful design.Explore topics such as status messages, common pitfalls, and industry best practices, empowering you to develop robust and reliable APIs that meet the demands of modern web development. Dive into the key techniques for creating, reading, updating, and deleting data using REST endpoints, and gain insights into where to find existing REST APIs to leverage in your projects.Whether you're developing web applications, mobile apps, or integrating services across different platforms, REST NOW! provides the foundation and guidance you need to unlock the full potential of RESTful architecture and take your projects to the next level. With this course as your companion, you'll build a solid understanding of REST principles and emerge ready to design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs with confidence and proficiency.

Overview

Section 1: Course Certificates and Badges

Lecture 1 Course Certificates and Badges

Section 2: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2 Introduction to the Course

Section 3: Introducing REST APIs

Lecture 3 Introducing REST APIs

Section 4: Understanding REST

Lecture 4 Understanding REST

Section 5: Using REST

Lecture 5 Using REST APIs

Section 6: Understanding Python Requests

Lecture 6 Understanding Requests

Lecture 7 Sending Requests in Python

Section 7: REST API Coding Exercises

Section 8: Course Certificates and Badges

Lecture 8 Course Certificates and Badges

Beginner programmers and experienced programmers looking to become familiar with REST APIs