Understanding APIs and RESTful APIs Crash Course
An introduction to how APIs and RESTful APIs work. No coding in this course, it's all conceptual.
4.45 (16075 reviews)
53 915
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43 mins
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Feb 2024
last update
$74.99
regular price
What you will learn
What APIs are
How APIs work
What a RESTful API is
What JSON is
How computers talk to each other
CRUD Operations
The 5 main request methods (GET, POST, PUT/PATCH, DELETE)
HTTP status codes
How to understand APIs as if they were real people
HTTP Requests and Responses
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Our Verdict
As of 2024, this Crash Course on Understanding APIs and RESTful APIs upholds its top rating amongst beginners. The course delivers an engaging conceptual overview through a restaurant analogy that simplifies API concepts and encourages understanding for non-technical professionals – however, some may crave deeper dives into technicalities and visuals. If you're seeking minimal jargon and gentle introduction to APIs, this quick yet potent offering should not disappoint.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive introduction to APIs and RESTful APIs, perfect for beginners
- Conceptual course with no coding required, using relatable restaurant analogy
- Clear explanations of CRUD operations, request methods, and HTTP status codes
- Helpful for professionals in Sales, Customer Success, or Project Management
Potential Drawbacks
- Minimal depth for experienced developers seeking advanced topics
- Absence of certain visual aids referenced within the course
- Spoken analogies may not appeal to every learning style preference
- Additional examples and breakdowns desired for PUT, POST, DELETE requests
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22/06/2019
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