Beginning API Development with Node.js

Course details

As a web developer youve probably heard a lot about APIs and microservices over the last few of years. In this course well show you exactly how to get started with building out your own API, which you can remix and extend to seamlessly integrate with other services.

After a refresher on Node.js well take a look at the asynchronous programming model, which is key to understanding why Node.js is a good fit for API development. Well then dive right into building out our example API followed up with coverage on how to create companion unit tests to make sure everything is set for production. This serves as a great starting point for adaptation and extension for personal projects.

About the Author

Tamas Piros is a full stack web developer turned technical trainer who has a decade of experience working with prestigious organisation throughout the world including Credit Suisse, Verizon, BBC and Accenture to mention a few. Throughout his professional career, he has delivered presentations and workshops all over the world to a mix of technical and non-technical audiences. He has recently launched a blog dedicated to developers wishing to read articles around the latest & greatest tech. He also owns a training business in London, UK called Full Stack Training Ltd. He is active on Twitter as well so you can follow him there by searching for @tpiros.