April 2020
Beginner
40m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 1-hour course, you'll learn the foundations of APIs and RESTful APIs, gaining an understanding of how computers communicate with each other. This course provides clear examples and relatable metaphors to make learning these concepts easy and accessible.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Understand the role of APIs in computer communications.
- Learn how RESTful APIs utilize HTTP methods for operations.
- Identify the key methods like GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE.
- Gain familiarity with the concept of CRUD (create, read, update, delete).
- Comprehend the significance of JSON format in data exchange.
Course Instructor(s)
Kalob Taulien is a skilled web developer and educator with extensive experience in explaining technical concepts to learners of all levels. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, relevance, and real-world applications to ensure optimal student understanding and engagement.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for beginner programmers, junior web developers, and tech enthusiasts seeking an intuitive introduction to APIs and their applications. If you are curious about how computers and applications exchange information using RESTful APIs, this is the course for you.
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