Software Engineering

API Development & Integration

Filimon Shferaw 11 sections

Course Overview

What You Will Learn

Bridging applications and services, this class focuses on designing, building, and consuming APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Students will learn to create RESTful APIs using frameworks like Flask or FastAPI, covering key concepts such as endpoints, HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), request/response handling, authentication (API keys, JWT), and database integration. On the integration side, participants will master making API calls, parsing JSON data, handling errors, and connecting third-party services (payment gateways, social media, cloud platforms). By the end, learners will be able to build scalable back-end services and seamlessly connect applications, essential skills for web development, microservices, and modern software architecture.

Program Curriculum

Course Content

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What is an API?
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Why APIs Matter in Modern Software Systems
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Types of APIs: Public, Private, Partner, and Internal
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API-First Thinking and Contract-Driven Development
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What is REST?
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Core REST Design Principles
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Resources, Endpoints, and URL Design
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Versioning APIs Safely
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Designing for Consistency and Developer Experience
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HTTP Verbs and Their Meaning
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HTTP Status Codes
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Headers, Query Parameters, and Request Metadata
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Request Bodies and Payload Design
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Response Models and Data Representation
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Authentication vs Authorization
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Basic Authentication
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Token-Based Authentication
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JWT Fundamentals
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Authorization and Access Control Patterns
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Rate Limiting and Throttling
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API Security Best Practices
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Request and Response Models
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Request Validation with Pydantic
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Input Validation and Data Integrity
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Error Handling in APIs
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Designing Consistent Error Responses
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Pagination, Filtering, and Query Design
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Building APIs with Flask
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Building APIs with FastAPI
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Routing and Endpoint Design in Python APIs
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Middleware Concepts
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Dependency Injection and Clean API Architecture
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Project Structure for API Services
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Why API Documentation Matters
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Swagger and OpenAPI Overview
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Documenting Endpoints, Models, and Responses
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Examples, Schemas, and Developer-Friendly Docs
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Documentation as an Integration Asset
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Why API Testing Matters
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Testing APIs with Postman
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Manual vs Automated API Testing
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Testing Authentication, Errors, and Edge Cases
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Observability and Production API Behavior
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Third-Party API Integration Patterns
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Payment Gateway Integrations
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Webhooks and Callback URLs
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Event-Driven Integration Design
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Service Orchestration vs Choreography
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Designing Resilient Integration Flows
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What is MuleSoft?
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Mule Applications, Flows, and Subflows
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Connectors and External System Access
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DataWeave Overview
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API-Led Connectivity Concept
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Where MuleSoft Fits in Enterprise Architecture
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Monolith vs Microservices
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When a Monolith is the Right Choice
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When Microservices Make Sense
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API Gateways and Service Boundaries
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Distributed Challenges in API-Based Systems
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Course Wrap-Up – Thinking Like an API Engineer
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    Filimon Shferaw
    Senior Software Engineer

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API Development & Integration

API Development & Integration

$75.00
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Category Software Engineering
Instructor Filimon Shferaw
Sections 11
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