API First Design Training Course
API-First Design is the practice of prioritizing the target developer's needs by creating an excellent API first, and then building software upon it. This approach encourages establishing a solid foundation for others to develop on top of.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is intended for developers who want to improve the efficiency of API development while enhancing the quality, reliability, and reusability of the APIs.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Plan and organize a software project around API-first design concepts.
- Discuss and agree on a shared vision for the API with other stakeholders.
- Evaluate and adopt the tools needed to efficiently implement an API-first approach.
- Develop software in parallel with other team members.
- Reduce the cost of developing software applications.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Extensive exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of API-First Design
The Benefits of an API-First Approach
Brainstorming the Product and its Requirements
Identifying and Understanding the API Stakeholders
Setting up the Development Environment
Creating an API Contract
Creating an API Style Guide
Establishing Design Standards to Ensure API Governance
Automating Key Processes (Documentation, Validation, Mocking, Versioning, etc.)
Creating Additional APIs
Organizing and Managing an API Portfolio
Monitoring the APIs
Collaborating with Internal Developers
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Web programming experience
Audience
- Developers
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