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In today’s digital world, APIs are the backbone of scalable, secure, and performant software. The API-First Developer is your ultimate guide to mastering the back-end with a forward-thinking, API-first mindset. Whether you’re building microservices, powering mobile apps, or architecting enterprise systems, this hands-on book equips you with the tools and patterns needed to succeed in modern development.
What you’ll learn:
How to architect scalable back-end systems using the API-first approach
Build robust RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express
Design secure, efficient relational databases with PostgreSQL
Apply real-world patterns like versioning, rate limiting, pagination, and authentication
Master API documentation using OpenAPI (Swagger) standards
Optimize your APIs for performance, scalability, and security
Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production-ready best practices
From planning your endpoints to deploying scalable APIs, each chapter blends theory with hands-on projects, making this the perfect resource for developers, architects, and engineers who want to build modern, maintainable APIs that stand the test of time.
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