REST API Masterclass
Architecting Modern Backends01.Home02.What is REST?03.HTTP Deep Dive04.URI Best Practices05.JSON & Data Formats06.Environment Setup07.Your First Resource08.Advanced Controllers09.Database Strategy10.JWT Authentication11.Role-Based Auth (RBAC)12.API Versioning13.Filtering & Searching14.Pagination & Sorting15.Global Error Handling16.Rate Limiting17.CORS & Security18.Swagger & OpenAPI19.Testing with Supertest20.Webhooks & Caching21.Production Checklist
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REST API Masterclass
The definitive guide to building scalable, secure, and professional APIs. From fundamental principles to high-performance production architectural patterns.
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Architecture
Learn the "Richardson Maturity Model" and how to design APIs that last for years.
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Security
Master JWT, RBAC, Rate Limiting, and CORS protecting your data from abuse.
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Documentation
Learn Swagger/OpenAPI to provide an interactive playground for your developers.
Masterclass Curriculum
- 🌐 Core Principles & Resource Design
- 🔑 JWT & Role-Based Access Control
- 📑 API Versioning & Response Standards
- 🛡️ Rate Limiting & Security Headers
- 🛠️ Documentation with Swagger/OAS
- 🧪 Integration Testing with Supertest
- ⚡ Performance Caching with Redis
- 🚀 Production Deployment & Monitoring
Prerequisites: This course assumes basic knowledge of Node.js or Python. It focuses on the architectural patterns that make an API stable and scalable.
