Introduction to REST APIs for Absolute Beginners
What you'll learn
- Create GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
- Understand HTTP messages
- Understand GET vs POST request method
- Work with real-world APIs
- Use Postman
Requirements
- The possibility of installing new tools on your computer.
Description
To work with APIs we will use the Postman app! Postman allows you to quickly create a request with the required HTTP method and parameters, set the body, headers, submit the request and easily inspect the results.
Postman can help if you are developing APIs as well! I have created this course for testing engineers and well for software developers. Postman can help you during the development of your API as well as after the API is completed, by running tests that make sure your API is still working as intended.
Postman has over 10 million users worldwide and continues to grow. This course will introduce you to Postman and is suited for beginners. You will learn how to build API requests with Postman, how to inspect responses debug any issues.
Postman has grown to be a complex tool that has many capabilities
So let’s look at what you are going to learn during the course:
Start with simple requests
Advance towards more complex scenarios
Upload files
Learn about REST
Work with real APIs
Learn to deal with authentication/authorization
So after this course, you will have an overview of Postman and can later decide in which areas you want to learn more.
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Who this course is for:
- Anyone who want to get started with APIs
- Beginner developers who want to use APIs in their projects
- QA engineers who want to learn how to use APIs
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Hi, I’m Valentin – an Agile Enterprise Software Developer with a strong background in computer science. I’m passionate about improving the way software is developed using Agile and Scrum, believing that there’s always a better, more efficient way to build great products.
I’m an active member of various tech communities, holding roles such as Postman Supernova, GitLab contributor (ex-GitLab Hero), and AWS Community Builder. My journey in open-source spans many projects, including serving as a Joomla! CMS Bug Squad member, Joomla! Stack Exchange moderator, and part of the TYPO3 CMS Security Team. Open-source has played a crucial role in my career, and I’m dedicated to giving back to the community.
I joined Udemy to share my expertise and real-world experience with learners who want to enhance their skills in software development, API testing, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. My courses focus on practical, hands-on learning, ensuring that students not only understand the concepts but also know how to apply them effectively.
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