From Zero to API Hero: REST, GraphQL, OAuth2, Python, and JWT for Modern Developers

By Beth Thompson

Have you ever wondered how apps like Uber, Twitter, or Spotify actually talk to each other? Or how developers build backends that scale, handle real-time data, and stay secure? You're not alone.

In a world driven by connected applications, APIs are the backbone, the secret sauce that powers everything from microservices to mobile apps. But building a great API isn't just about writing some endpoints. It's about crafting a reliable, scalable, secure interface that others actually want to use.

So, ask yourself: Do you want to design RESTful APIs like a pro?Curious about GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets?Wondering how to secure APIs with OAuth2, JWTs, or API keys?Need help with documentation, testing, monitoring, and scaling?Then this book is for you.

Here's what you'll learn inside: The foundations: What APIs are, how they work, and why they matterThe tools-REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets-when and why to use eachThe real work: Authentication, rate limiting, error handling, versioningThe build: How to create APIs with FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, Spring Boot, and .NETThe polish: OpenAPI specs, Swagger docs, mocking tools, Postman, InsomniaThe future: Real-time APIs, AI-generated endpoints, and API-as-a-product thinkingThe extras: Case studies from Stripe, GitHub, Twilio, and more
Why does this book stand out?
Because it's not just technical-it's practical. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate dev, or senior engineer, you'll find real-world insights, hands-on tutorials, and battle-tested best practices to level up your API skills fast.

Don't just learn to build an API. Learn to build a great one.
Get your copy today and start creating the APIs that power tomorrow's digital world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FF459H3P
• ISBN13: 9798289194176
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"