This program explores API development step by step, covering fundamentals, RESTful design principles, documentation, testing, and deployment to help participants build and manage modern APIs effectively.Tailored for developers, software engineers, and technical leads, it provides the skills to effectively design, document, test, and deploy APIs that power real-world applications.

Getting Started with APIs
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Getting Started with APIs
This course is part of API Development and Architecture Specialization

Instructor: Edureka
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What you'll learn
Describe the fundamentals of APIs and their role in modern applications.
Build RESTful APIs with effective URIs, HTTP verbs, status codes, and versioning strategies.
Implement testing practices using OpenAPI, Postman, and automated tools.
Deploy and manage APIs through CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
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