Restapi Using Express.js Syllabus

1. Introduction To Restful Apis And Express.js

   Overview of RESTful APIs and their significance Introduction to Node.js and Express.js framework Setting up a development environment (Node.js, npm) Installing and configuring Express.js

2. Building The Api Foundation

   Understanding REST architecture and principles Creating the project folder structure Configuring routes and controllers in Express.js Implementing basic CRUD operations

3. Creating Models And Database Interaction

   Introduction to models in Express.js Creating models to interact with the database Setting up a database (MongoDB, MySQL, etc.) Writing queries and handling data retrieval

4. Handling Get Requests

   Designing API endpoints for retrieving data Implementing GET methods for single and multiple resources Sending JSON responses to client requests Implementing pagination and filtering

5. Handling Post Requests And Data Validation

   Setting up API routes for creating resources Implementing POST methods for resource creation Validating incoming data using middleware Sending appropriate HTTP responses for success and error

6. Handling Put And Delete Requests

   Designing API routes for updating and deleting resources Implementing PUT and DELETE methods for resource modification Handling requests with URL parameters and query strings Sending appropriate HTTP responses for updates and deletions

7. Authentication And Security

   Introduction to API authentication methods Implementing token-based authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) Securing API endpoints and protecting sensitive data Handling unauthorized access and providing error responses

8. Error Handling And Api Documentation

   Implementing consistent error handling in the API Creating error response formats for various scenarios Generating API documentation using tools like Swagger or Postman Providing clear and comprehensive documentation for API users

9. Testing And Debugging

   Introduction to API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia) Testing API endpoints and verifying responses Debugging common API issues and errors Writing unit tests for API routes using testing frameworks

10. Versioning And Best Practices

    Understanding API versioning and its importance Implementing versioning in your Express.js API Reviewing best practices for designing RESTful APIs Analyzing real-world API examples and case studies

11. Advanced Topics And Final Project

    Implementing more complex API features (pagination, sorting, relationships) Integrating API with frontend frameworks (React, Angular) Performance optimization techniques for APIs Final project: Developing a comprehensive RESTful API using Express.js

12. Paarsh E-Learning encourages hands-on practice, assignments, and projects throughout the course to reinforce students' understanding of building RESTful APIs using Express.js. Assign practical exercises that involve creating endpoints, handling different types of requests, and implementing authentication and validation. Cover both theoretical concepts and practical applications to provide a well-rounded learning experience.