API Development with PHP: Building Robust RESTful & GraphQL Services: From Fundamentals to Advance Practices

By PhiQuill Publishing

What You Will Learn in This BookMaster the fundamentals of API development, including client-server architecture, HTTP protocols, and essential data formats like JSON.Design clear, consistent, and scalable RESTful APIs by applying core REST principles, effective URI structuring, and appropriate HTTP methods.Implement robust RESTful endpoints in PHP, covering routing, request handling, JSON response generation, and comprehensive error handling.Validate and transform data effectively within your PHP APIs using best practices and powerful libraries to ensure data integrity and proper output.Understand and apply Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State (HATEOAS) to build discoverable and evolvable RESTful services.Grasp the core concepts of GraphQL, including schema definition, types, queries, and mutations, and understand its advantages over REST in specific scenarios.Build GraphQL APIs in PHP using popular libraries, designing flexible schemas, and implementing efficient resolvers and mutations.Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for both RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including JWT, OAuth 2.0, and role-based access control.Strategically version your APIs to manage changes and maintain backward compatibility, ensuring a smooth experience for API consumers.Create comprehensive and self-documenting APIs using OpenAPI (Swagger) for REST and GraphQL's introspection capabilities.Develop effective testing strategies for your APIs, covering unit, integration, and end-to-end testing with relevant PHP tools.Deploy, monitor, and secure your PHP APIs by understanding logging, rate limiting, and critical security best practices to protect against common vulnerabilities.Optimize API performance through caching strategies, database optimizations, and asynchronous processing techniques.Gain insights into advanced API concepts like API gateways, microservice architectures, and future trends in API development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDKGC1BD
• ISBN13: 9798288445224
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"