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Advanced API Technologies

This course is part of API Development and Architecture Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

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There are 3 modules in this course

APIs are the backbone of modern applications, connecting services, powering mobile apps, and enabling cloud platforms. In this course, Advanced API Technologies, you’ll go beyond the basics of REST and explore GraphQL, a powerful query language that is reshaping how developers build APIs. Through hands-on projects, you’ll design GraphQL schemas, queries, and mutations, integrate GraphQL with existing REST APIs, and implement real-time features such as subscriptions. You’ll also learn how to secure APIs with authentication and authorization, and how to deploy, monitor, and scale APIs in production environments for enterprise use.

By completing this course, you’ll gain the ability to compare GraphQL and REST, apply best practices for API security and performance, and build modern APIs that meet the needs of scalable web, mobile, and cloud applications. This course is designed for backend engineers, API developers, and full-stack developers who want to advance their careers with modern API development skills. A background in REST APIs, Node.js/JavaScript, and basic database integration is recommended for success. Future-proof your career by mastering GraphQL and advanced API design. Enroll today to gain in-demand skills, build production-ready APIs, and earn a Coursera certificate to showcase your expertise to employers and clients worldwide.

Learn the fundamentals of GraphQL, from schemas and resolvers to authentication, subscriptions, and production deployment. Build APIs that are flexible, efficient, and scalable, with hands-on demos guiding you through setup and integration.

What's included

21 videos6 readings4 assignments1 plugin

21 videosTotal 86 minutes

Specialization Introduction3 minutes
Course Introduction3 minutes
Introduction to GraphQL3 minutes
Comparing GraphQL and REST2 minutes
GraphQL Schema, Queries, and Mutations2 minutes
Resolvers in GraphQL2 minutes
Demonstration: Setting Up a GraphQL Server7 minutes
Defining Schema & Implementing Resolvers3 minutes
Authentication in GraphQL3 minutes
Subscriptions and Federation3 minutes
Demonstration: Creating a GraphQL API-Setting up Environment6 minutes
Demonstration: Creating a GraphQL API-Running the Server3 minutes
Deploying and Scaling GraphQL3 minutes
Caching and Error Handling in GraphQL3 minutes
Testing GraphQL APIs4 minutes
Migrating from REST to GraphQL5 minutes
Hybrid APIs, Gateways, and Legacy Integration5 minutes
Demonstration: Deploying and Monitoring a GraphQL API-Setting up Environment7 minutes
Demonstration: Deploying and Monitoring a GraphQL API-Running the Server.4 minutes
Demonstration: Integrating GraphQL with REST APIs - Setting up Environment4 minutes
Demonstration: Integrating GraphQL with REST APIs - Running the Server3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 130 minutes

Welcome to Advanced API Technologies10 minutes
GraphQL Fundamentals Explained: Introduction, REST Comparison, Schema, Queries, Mutations, and Resolvers20 minutes
Building GraphQL APIs: Schema, Resolvers, Authentication, Subscriptions, and Federation Explained20 minutes
GraphQL in Production: Deployment, Scaling, Caching, Testing, Migration, and Hybrid Integration20 minutes
Summary of GraphQL for Modern APIs15 minutes
Practice Project: Migrating from REST to GraphQL with Production-Ready Features45 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: GraphQL for Modern APIs30 minutes
Practice Quiz: GraphQL Fundamentals6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Building GraphQL APIs6 minutes
Practice Quiz: GraphQL in Production6 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Advanced API Technologies Status: Self Check-In5 minutes

Explore microservices architecture, API gateways, inter-service communication, and event-driven design. Gain practical skills in managing data consistency, CI/CD pipelines, and deploying microservices with Docker and Kubernetes.

What's included

14 videos6 readings4 assignments

14 videosTotal 59 minutes

What are Microservices?4 minutes
Microservices: Benefits and Challenges4 minutes
Microservices Design Principles4 minutes
Service Communication: Orchestration vs. Choreography3 minutes
API Gateway & Service Discovery3 minutes
Inter-Service Communication & API Composition3 minutes
Event-Driven Architecture3 minutes
Demonstration: Implementing an API Gateway in Microservices6 minutes
Database per Service & Data Consistency4 minutes
Transactions in Microservices : Sagas and CQRS4 minutes
Event Sourcing4 minutes
Demonstration: Managing Data Across Microservices6 minutes
CI/CD and Security in Microservices2 minutes
Containerization and Orchestration - Docker and Kubernetes3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 135 minutes

Designing a Microservices Architecture15 minutes
Microservices Architecture Explained: Benefits, Design Principles, and Orchestration vs. Choreography20 minutes
APIs in Microservices: Gateways, Service Discovery, Communication, and Event-Driven Architecture20 minutes
Data and DevOps in Microservices: Databases, Sagas, Event Sourcing, CI/CD, Security, Docker, and Kubernetes20 minutes
Summary of Microservices and APIs15 minutes
Practice Project: Node.js Microservices with Express, API Gateway, and Kubernetes45 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: Microservices and APIs30 minutes
Practice Quiz: API Gateways6 minutes
Practice Quiz: APIs in Microservices6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data & DevOps in Microservices6 minutes

Consolidate your learning with a course summary and final assessment. Showcase your ability to design, deploy, and manage modern APIs using GraphQL and microservices in real-world environments.

What's included

1 video2 assignments1 plugin

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The course focuses on advanced API design with GraphQL, including schema development, integration with REST, and real-time features.

Yes, you’ll practice building GraphQL APIs, integrating with databases, and deploying them in cloud environments.

You’ll work with GraphQL, Node.js, REST APIs, and monitoring tools for production-ready deployments.

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Advanced API Technologies

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Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 3 modules in this course

GraphQL for Modern APIs

What's included

21 videosTotal 86 minutes

6 readingsTotal 130 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Microservices and APIs

What's included

14 videosTotal 59 minutes

6 readingsTotal 135 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Course Wrap-Up and Assessment

What's included

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Earn a career certificate

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Modern API Development

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Advanced API Technologies

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 3 modules in this course

GraphQL for Modern APIs

What's included

Microservices and APIs

What's included

Course Wrap-Up and Assessment

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

Offered by

Explore more from Software Development

Getting Started with APIs

Modern API Development

Protecting and Managing APIs

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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