For newly emerged technologies, REST APIs provide a flexible and easier process to integrate applications. They have emerged as one of the most common methods used for connecting components of the distributed system. For a backend developer, ability to build REST APIs is a key requirement.
Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express
Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express
This course is part of RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express Specialization
Instructor: NIIT
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Build and document REST APIs using Vanilla and Express.js. Secure the REST API using JWT and Oauth
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There are 3 modules in this course
For newly emerged technologies, REST APIs offer a flexible, lightweight process to integrate applications. These API's have emerged as the most common method used for connecting components of the distributed system. For a backend developer building REST APIs is one of the basic requirements. The skills acquired in this learning sprint will enable you to build REST APIs using Vanilla JS.
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16 videos2 readings1 assignment2 programming assignments
ExpressJS is one of the best backend development JavaScript Framework. It is primarily used of creating Restful API’s that accept request from frontend and send appropriate responses. With ExpressJS you will be able to scale your application quickly. This learning sprint will enable you to build REST APIs using Express JS and document the REST API using tools like Swagger.
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19 videos1 reading1 assignment2 programming assignments
Every day millions of users put out sensitive information on the internet. Keeping this information safe is one of the biggest challenges faced by the developers. For a developer, it is crucial to build secure applications. It is important to secure REST API with basic authentication using JWT or JSON Web Tokens. In this learning sprint, you will learn to authorize applications with external APIs using OAUTH2.
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17 videos1 reading1 assignment2 programming assignments
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PP
5
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2022
If you are a beginner and want to get your hands on Restful Apis, swagger doc, express and such related areas, this course will be a huge help. Recommended!
TV
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Reviewed on Jul 5, 2022
Would be better had he recorded it while he was coding
AO
5
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2022
Great! From the very basics to good understanind of the logic behing APIs in Express.
Recommended if you're interested in Computer Science
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