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      Packt

      Backend Development and API Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Middleware, JavaScript Frameworks, Server Side, MongoDB, User Accounts, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, GitHub, Javascript, JSON, Data Validation, Development Environment

      4.9
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to APIs in Google

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Software Architecture, Authentications, Network Protocols

      3.3
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Package and Software Management, OS Process Management, Video Game Development, Web Development, JSON, Programming Principles, TCP/IP

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development using ASP.Net

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Model View Controller, JSON, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Routing Protocols

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Databases with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      625 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Using Python to Access Web Data

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Capture, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Building Systems with the ChatGPT API

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Cloud API, Generative AI, Self Service Technologies, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Security in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Threat Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Using APIs for Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular restful api courses

    • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
    • Introduction to APIs in Google: Google Cloud
    • RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server: Coursera Project Network
    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
    • Backend Development using ASP.Net: Board Infinity
    • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
    • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: EIT Digital
    • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
    • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
    • Building Systems with the ChatGPT API: DeepLearning.AI

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Restful Api

    RESTful API, also known as REST API, is a software architectural style. An API is an application programming interface, which is a code of instructions on how two or more software programs work together and interface with one another. When a computer user brings over information from one application to another, they are interacting with a set of API protocols.

    RESTful APIs take advantage of existing computer protocols by not requiring developers to add additional software or install libraries. In this manner, a programmer can change or refine a program using the API building blocks. When these are used for web application APIs, a RESTful API works to integrate with HTTP protocol. The term REST is an acronym for representational state transfer and refers to a software architecture for distributed hypermedia systems.‎

    Learning RESTful API can be beneficial to anyone interested in coding and programming software. In using RESTful API in programming, a developer can free up the API from the client-side technology and build the software infrastructure with fewer obstacles about partnering the API to a particular client-side stack.

    RESTful API is valuable to learn as many software creators are moving toward RESTful-based software architecture and REST-based products. The API helps programmers because it opens new opportunities for enterprise developers rather than having to write proprietary code.‎

    When you learn RESTful API, you can find programming jobs working as a software engineer and computer programmer as well as more senior development roles as a full-stack developer, Java developer, and web API developer. Many of these career opportunities pay well, as it takes a distinct knowledge of API integration to move into these roles. More career opportunities may arise in the future, as the popularity of using RESTful API increases.‎

    When you take online courses to learn RESTful API, you can gain new insights into how software architectures are created, designed, and implemented. You can learn about programming foundations, how APIs and web services interact, and how to design RESTful APIs. Once you move past the basics of RESTful APIs, you can learn how to design them in, for example, the Google Cloud platform and other software architectures.‎

    Online Restful Api courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Restful Api skills. Choose from a wide range of Restful Api courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Restful Api, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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