Learn Swagger and the OpenAPI Specification

🎉 Course Title: API Definition Files, Tools, and Documentation (OAS 2.0)

Headline: Master Swagger and the OpenAPI Specification for Robust API Design 🏗️✨

Unlock the Power of API Documentation with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) 2.0!

Are you a software industry professional looking to elevate your understanding of API design? Whether you're a project manager, an API product manager, a technical writer, or any other role that intersects with the world of APIs, this course is tailored for YOU. No need to be a seasoned software developer; we only ask that you have a grasp of REST and JSON concepts.

What You'll Discover in This Course:

• 🚀 The Role of OpenAPI Specification (OAS): Learn how OAS files serve as the foundation for creating sophisticated, auto-generated documentation, SDKs in multiple languages, and automated testing.

• 📝 YAML & JSON File Formats: Gain proficiency in the YAML format commonly used for writing OpenAPI Specification files.

• ✍️ Creating an OAS File: Step-by-step guidance on how to structure and create an OpenAPI Specification file from scratch.

• 🔒 Specifying Security: Understand how to incorporate security definitions into your API specifications.

• 📘 Adding Documentation: Learn best practices for writing clear and useful documentation within your OAS files.

• 🖊️ Writing in JSON: In addition to YAML, learn how to author OAS files using the JSON format.

• 🛠️ Alternatives to Swagger: Explore other tools and methods for defining API specifications.

What This Course Doesn't Cover:

• 🏢 Setting Up Swagger on Your Server: The focus is on understanding and creating OpenAPI Specification files, not the infrastructure around them.

• 🧰 Modifying Swagger Open Source Code: This course is about reading and writing OAS files, not coding or modifying Swagger tooling.

Hands-On Learning Experience

This course is packed with engaging content:

• Video Lectures: Clear and concise videos that break down complex concepts into digestible pieces.

• Exercises: 8 practical exercises designed to reinforce your learning and provide real-world experience in creating API definition files. The highlight is the final project, where you'll craft a complete OpenAPI Specification file based on an actual commercial API.

• Resource Guide: A comprehensive document full of additional resources for further exploration of OAS, Swagger, and their alternatives.

Important Notes:

• Versioning: This course is based on OAS 2.0. While OAS 3 is gaining popularity, many companies are still heavily invested in OAS 2. We will cover the key differences between these versions to ensure you're well-equipped no matter which version your company uses.

• Time Commitment: In addition to watching the video lectures, expect to allocate at least 4 hours for the exercises to fully grasp the practical application of Swagger and OpenAPI Specification. These hands-on activities are crucial for solidifying your understanding and skills in API design. 🎓

Enroll now and take your first step towards becoming an API design expert with Learn Swagger and the OpenAPI Specification (OAS 2.0)! 🚀✨