This interactive course will equip you to develop, secure, and maintain REST services and clients. Code in your preferred language – Java, Python, or JavaScript – while gaining experience you can use moving forward in your work projects.
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REST APIs
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Course overview
Master REST APIs through hands-on practice
Join us for two days of immersive training where you’ll work with modern frameworks and tools to develop RESTful services and clients. Build confidence and technical ability for your next project.
Learning objectives
- Grasp essential REST concepts
- Develop services with Java, Python or JavaScript
- Construct REST clients using leading libraries
- Integrate caching, compression, and security
- Explore the Richardson Maturity Model
- Address the n+1 query issue
- Use modern authentication methods
- Implement HATEOAS and API versioning
What you’ll learn
Learn to plan, develop, and optimise REST APIs using current technologies. Understand how to manage caching, compression and idempotence. Delve into the Richardson Maturity Model, sorting/searching methods, and authentication. Choose your preferred language and gain applicable technical skills.
Prerequisites and fundamentals
Utilising your pre-existing knowledge of coding language (in Java, Python or JavaScript), you’ll gain a clear understanding of APIs, HTTP protocols, JSON formats, and data serialisation – the building blocks of RESTful architecture.
REST concepts and principles
Learn REST’s core structure, supported HTTP methods, resource naming and URI conventions – what makes REST scalable and effective.
Creating REST services
Build APIs using Java with Spring Boot, Python with Flask, or JavaScript with Express to solve realistic development tasks.
REST client development
Develop REST clients using popular libraries including HttpClient, Requests, or Axios, and test them with tools like Postman.
Configuration techniques
Learn how to integrate caching, stateless behaviour, compression and negotiation mechanisms. Cover API documentation and versioning.
Security and performance
Use proven strategies like the Richardson Maturity Model, fix the n+1 query issue, and implement secure access through robust authentication.
What’s included
- 2-day virtual classroom course
- Guided hands-on programming labs
- Select your preferred language
- Realistic development tasks
- Post-course access to learning materials
- Delivered by expert practitioners
- Engaging live sessions
- Supportive tutor guidance
Key facts
Ideal for
Software developers responsible for creating or supporting RESTful services using Java, Python or JavaScript.
Prerequisites
Basic experience with at least one language (Java, Python, or JavaScript). Ideal if you’ve completed a Programming 1 course.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This ILX REST API course provides practical knowledge to design and implement RESTful services and clients. Work with a programming language you choose and gain immediately applicable skills to take you forward in your career.
What languages are supported on the course?
You can select from Java, Python or JavaScript to complete exercises and examples in the course.
Is this suitable for newcomers to programming?
If you have basic coding knowledge, this course is appropriate. Total beginners should consider starting with a Programming 1 course.
What tools or platforms will I use during the course?
Depending on your chosen language, you’ll work with tools like Spring Boot, Flask, or Express. You’ll also use client libraries like Axios, Requests, or HttpClient, and tools such as Postman for testing.
Can I revisit course materials after the sessions?
Absolutely. You’ll have access to digital course materials post-training, including examples and reference documents to help you apply what you’ve learnt.
Is the course suitable for back-end and front-end developers?
Yes. Whether you're developing back-end services or consuming APIs on the front-end, the course equips you with versatile REST skills relevant to both roles.
What our customers say
“This is now my second course with John at StayAhead and once again the delivery was simply excellent. I was a little bit worried coming in that I wouldn't have the requisite knowledge, however, I found that it was just about the perfect level between being able to understand the concepts and stretching the grey matter.”
Ashley, AppOps Engineer (Jr DBA) - Government
“Stuart was very good in explaining, and very patient, finding alternative ways to explain concepts where understanding was not grasped on the first attempt. Would recommend.”
Stuart, Assurance Manager – Government
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