About This Course

This course focuses on Representation State Transfer (REST) as the standard for web APIs and utilizes Express.js, a popular framework based on Node.js for developing RESTful APIs. This platform simplifies the API development process by managing technical details and allowing creators to concentrate on the core functionality. This course is tailored towards enhancing server-side web and mobile development skills through the practical application of JavaScript and Express in creating an API that manages data about chilies.

Course Description

Throughout this guided project, lasting about one hour, learners will engage in developing a RESTful API using Express.js to manage chili information efficiently. This project is set in a fully configured online development environment, enabling immediate hands-on experience without the need for setup.

What Students Will Learn

• Understanding of RESTful design principles.
• Skills in using the Express framework to craft server-side applications.
• Comprehension of handling HTTP requests and responses.
• Capability to develop and test APIs while adhering to good design practices.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required for this course, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning about RESTful API development with Express.js.

Course Outline

• Introduction to REST and Express.js
• Setting up the development environment
• Creating a basic RESTful API
• Implementing advanced features and testing
• Best practices in API design and development

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for novice developers interested in server-side development, existing developers who want to upskill in modern API development frameworks, and technical program managers and architects needing a deeper understanding of web technologies.

Real-World Application

Skills acquired from this course can be applied in any server-side technology role, enhancing web applications and services development. Professionals can design robust APIs for e-commerce, internal business applications, and mobile app back-ends, significantly boosting functional and development efficiencies.