Restapi Using Ruby On Rails Syllabus

1. Introduction To Restful Apis And Ruby On Rails

   Overview of RESTful APIs and their significance Introduction to Ruby on Rails framework and its features Setting up a development environment (Ruby, Rails, Bundler)

2. Building The Api Foundation With Ruby On Rails

   Understanding REST architecture and principles Creating a new Ruby on Rails project and setting up routes Implementing basic CRUD operations using Rails controllers Handling requests and sending responses using Rails

3. Serialization And Data Validation

   Introduction to serialization and its importance in APIs Using ActiveRecord models for database interaction Serializing data using Rails' built-in serialization tools Validating incoming data using Rails' validation methods

4. Handling Get Requests And Data Retrieval

   Designing API endpoints for retrieving data Implementing GET methods for single and multiple resources Using ActiveRecord queries to fetch data from the database Sending JSON responses with serialized data

5. Handling Post And Put Requests For Data Modification

   Setting up API routes for creating and updating resources Implementing POST and PUT methods for data modification Validating incoming data using Rails' validation methods Sending appropriate HTTP responses for success and error

6. Handling Delete Requests And Data Deletion

   Designing API routes for deleting resources Implementing DELETE methods for resource deletion Handling requests with URL parameters and route variables Sending appropriate HTTP responses for deletions

7. Authentication And Security

   Introduction to authentication methods in Rails Implementing token-based authentication using gems like Devise or JWT Securing API endpoints and protecting sensitive data Applying authorization to restrict access to certain actions

8. Error Handling And Exception Management

   Implementing consistent error handling in the API Creating custom exception classes for different scenarios Using Rails' exception handling to manage errors Sending appropriate error responses with details

9. Testing And Debugging

   Introduction to testing methodologies (unit tests, integration tests) Writing tests for API endpoints using Rails' testing framework Testing API controllers, routes, and functionality Debugging common API issues and errors

10. Documentation And Best Practices

    Generating API documentation using tools like Swagger or RDoc Documenting API endpoints, request parameters, and responses Reviewing best practices for designing RESTful APIs Analyzing real-world API examples and case studies

11. Advanced Topics And Optimization

    Implementing advanced features (pagination, filtering, authentication) Optimizing API performance using caching mechanisms Integrating frontend frameworks (React, Angular) with Rails APIs Performance optimization techniques for Rails applications

12. Final Project And Deployment

    Developing a comprehensive RESTful API using Ruby on Rails Customizing design, functionality, and endpoints Finalizing API documentation and testing Deploying the Rails API to a hosting platform (Heroku, AWS, etc.)

13. Paarsh E-Learning encourages hands-on practice, assignments, and projects throughout the course to reinforce students' understanding of building RESTful APIs using Ruby on Rails. 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.