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Key Features
Learn the basics of API, importance in today's world and how do they work
Gain an in-depth understanding through hands-on examples of how APIs send and receive responses
Know when and how to use APIs for your product or web apps
Book Description
APIs are in the hands of every user who has a smart phone to say the least. If you want to understand what APIs really mean, how do they work and to put your knowledge of APIs to work quickly, this hands-on workbook will help you get started.
The book provides a practical approach with real life examples to learning the basics, important terminologies, implementation and associated methodologies related to APIs. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and live activities, this book begins by taking you through the basics of API. This workbook will help you learn how to understand and use APIs to create well-designed, documented, and tested products.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to converse comfortably about APIs, identify the basic components and when an API is being used in any App on your smart phone. You'll also be able to make product decisions based on your understanding of Pros and Cons of different types of APIs and their usability.
What you will learn
Basics of APIs
Find out what is involved in API working
Business case discussion on when or when not to use an API
Real-life examples to experiment with APIs
Understand what an API looks like
Who this book is for
The book is for everyone who wants to learn the basics of APIs. It targets Product Managers looking to understand the basics of APIs and improve product viability with API integrations. You will find this book useful even if you don't know what API stands for and want to build your skills from scratch. The book assumes zero knowledge of APIs.
Table of Contents
What is an API, in “English Please”?
What is an API? I am ready for some actual understanding now.
Request Response Cycle
Types of APIs
Web service APIs
Common HTTP Methods (REST)
Response Codes
API Documentation
Work with an API (LIVE Example)
Other API Terminologies
API Testing & Monitoring
Bonus
References
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