[PS] REST Fundamentals Course (May 2024) + Files

Introduction to REST: Understanding the Core Concepts
The REST Fundamentals Course will provide an in-depth overview of the concepts underlying REST (Representational State Transfer), which is one of the architectural styles used to support scalable web services. You will learn about the creation of REST, its most important vocabulary, and the architectural limitations that characterize i,t such as stateless communication, a standardized interface, and the separation between the client and the server. It is a solid foundation to establish the reasons why REST has become widely used in the current API development.

Designing and Building RESTful APIs
Shedding the theory for practical experience, the course guides you through the process of designing and implementing a RESTful API on real-world examples. You will know how to identify the resources with a user-friendly URL structure, apply the right HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), and design your request/response bodies appropriately. Such important issues as content negotiation, API versioning, and support of a variety of data formats are also discussed to assist you in creating well-constructed and versatile APIs.

Real-World Applications and Best Practices
The last section of the REST Fundamentals Course discusses the role of REST within the overall framework of cloud services and distributed systems. You will be looking at the design of RESTful services that are secure, scalable, and simple to maintain. You will also learn best practices of API testing, documentation, and learn when REST is the right tool for the job in the current development world.