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From Zero to API Hero: REST, GraphQL, OAuth2, Python, and JWT for Modern Developers

From Zero to API Hero: REST, GraphQL, OAuth2, Python, and JWT for Modern Developers

Thompson, Beth

Paperback

Programming

ISBN13: 9798289194176
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 22 2025
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.28 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Have you ever wondered how apps like Uber, Twitter, or Spotify actually talk to each other? Or how developers build backends that scale, handle real-time data, and stay secure? You're not alone.

In a world driven by connected applications, APIs are the backbone, the secret sauce that powers everything from microservices to mobile apps. But building a great API isn't just about writing some endpoints. It's about crafting a reliable, scalable, secure interface that others actually want to use.

So, ask yourself:

  • Do you want to design RESTful APIs like a pro?
  • Curious about GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets?
  • Wondering how to secure APIs with OAuth2, JWTs, or API keys?
  • Need help with documentation, testing, monitoring, and scaling?
Then this book is for you.

Here's what you'll learn inside:

  • The foundations: What APIs are, how they work, and why they matter
  • The tools-REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets-when and why to use each
  • The real work: Authentication, rate limiting, error handling, versioning
  • The build: How to create APIs with FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, Spring Boot, and .NET
  • The polish: OpenAPI specs, Swagger docs, mocking tools, Postman, Insomnia
  • The future: Real-time APIs, AI-generated endpoints, and API-as-a-product thinking
  • The extras: Case studies from Stripe, GitHub, Twilio, and more

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