API First Design Training Course
API First Design involves prioritizing the interests of target developers by initially designing a high-quality API before building software on top of it. This approach emphasizes laying a robust foundation for others to build upon.
This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to improve their efficiency in developing APIs while enhancing the quality, reliability, and reusability of these APIs.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Plan and structure a software project using API first design principles.
- Discuss and agree on a shared vision of the API with other stakeholders.
- Evaluate and adopt the necessary tools for efficiently implementing an API first approach.
- Develop software in parallel with team members.
- Reduce the costs associated with developing software applications.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- 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 programming experience
Audience
- Developers
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