Your First Web API
Build and Integrate Your First Live APIBy Roland Iqbal
Length8h 5m
About this audiobook
Learn web API development build your first API HTTP methods authentication real responses step by step. Roland Iqbal teaches you how web APIs work and how to create one from scratch. This practical hands-on book takes you from beginner to pro covering everything from HTTP methods and authentication to turning requests into real responses. You'll understand the core concepts of API design, RESTful principles, and how to handle data securely. Each chapter builds on the last, with clear examples and exercises that solidify your skills. Whether you're a developer new to APIs or looking to deepen your knowledge, this guide provides the foundation you need. By the end, you'll have built a fully functional web API and understand how to integrate it with front-end applications. Topics include request/response cycles, status codes, endpoint routing, error handling, and deployment basics. Roland Iqbal demystifies the process, making it accessible and engaging. This book is ideal for self-taught programmers, bootcamp graduates, or anyone wanting to master web APIs. No prior API experience required—just basic programming knowledge. Start your journey today and unlock the power of web services. Compare with other tech guides like [placeholder] and [placeholder] for a truly hands-on approach.
This hands-on Other guide is written to be used at the keyboard: every concept is paired with something you can run, adapt, and keep. You move from first principles to real, working results, with the common errors and fixes called out along the way so you are never stuck for long.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length8 hrs 5 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Preface
3Chapter 1 — What Is an API?
4Chapter 2 — The Client-Server Conversation
5Chapter 3 — HTTP Methods: The Verbs of the Web
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6Chapter 4 — Understanding API Responses
7Chapter 5 — API Keys and Authentication Basics
8Chapter 6 — Public vs. Private APIs
9Chapter 7 — Endpoint Design and URL Structure
10Chapter 8 — Error Handling and Debugging
11Chapter 9 — Rate Limiting and Pagination
12Chapter 10 — Building a Simple API Client in Python
13Chapter 11 — Introduction to RESTful Principles
14Chapter 12 — Designing Your Own API
15Chapter 13 — Setting Up a Local Development Server
16Chapter 14 — Data Persistence with a Database
17Chapter 15 — Authentication and Authorization for Your API
18Chapter 16 — Frontend Integration: HTML and JavaScript
19Chapter 17 — Testing and Monitoring
20Chapter 18 — Deploying Your Dashboard and Next Steps
21About the Author
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