API Development and Architecture
About this course
APIs are the backbone of today’s digital ecosystem, enabling seamless communication between applications, systems, and services. This Specialization is designed for software developers, engineers, and IT professionals who want to master the skills needed to design, build, secure, and manage APIs for modern applications. Across four courses—Getting Started with APIs, Modern API Development, Protecting and Managing APIs, and Advanced API Technologies—you will learn how to apply industry best practices for creating RESTful APIs, explore API design principles, work with popular development frameworks, and ensure scalability and performance. You will also gain expertise in authentication, authorization, API gateways, and lifecycle management, along with advanced technologies such as GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven APIs. By combining theory with hands-on labs, this Specialization prepares you to confidently deliver robust, secure, and future-ready API solutions that support business innovation, digital transformation, and real-world applications across domains.
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What you'll learn
- Understand API design principles
- Create and manage RESTful APIs
- Implement authentication and authorization techniques
- Work with API gateways
- Use advanced technologies like GraphQL and gRPC
Course objectives
- Master the skills needed for modern API development
- Apply industry best practices in API management
- Ensure scalability and performance in API solutions
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