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API Development & Testing

A one-week intensive course to master REST APIs, from design and authentication to hands-on testing.

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Learning Roadmap

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Day 1: Introduction to APIs & REST Principles

Understand the fundamentals of APIs, the client-server model, and the core principles of RESTful architecture.

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Day 2: JSON & Data Handling

Master JSON, the de facto standard for API data exchange. Learn serialization, parsing, and data validation.

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Day 3: Authentication & Security

Secure your API. Implement API Key and JWT-based authentication to protect your endpoints.

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Day 4: API Testing

Learn to thoroughly test your API, from manual testing with Postman to automated testing with Pytest.

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Day 5-7: Hands-on CRUD API Project

Apply everything you've learned by building and testing a complete CRUD API for a resource.

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