FI1BDRA75 REST APIs
FI1BDRA75 REST APIs
- Course description
- Course codeFI1BDRA75
- Level of study5.1
- Program of studyBack-End Development 1
- Credits7.5
- Course coordinatorFrederick Johannes Botha, Joshua Wiggill
The course provides knowledge of concepts, processes and tools used to build and test Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs. REST APIs are fast, reliable and expandable solutions to creating accessible data on the web. This course will greatly expand on the use of JavaScript server solutions and require candidates to build software that interacts with the database solutions such as those they previously created with SQL. Candidates will learn the skill necessary to use the Postman software (and open-source alternatives) to test and document their created APIs.
Through this course, candidates learn how to make data available to others; whereas before, they used external data sources (JavaScript Servers) and internal (Databases), this course teaches them how to expose their data to external parties.
Modern web services rely increasingly on REST APIs as the de facto means for transporting data. Even when building enterprise-level Java/.Net solutions, the end result is still a REST API that shares many commonalities with those that the candidates will study in this course.
The candidate:
- has knowledge of industry standard JavaScript frameworks that can be used to build RESTful services
- has knowledge of techniques, principles and tools used to implement API authentication
- has insight into REST principles and the features of a RESTful service
- can update his/her vocational knowledge of industry standard JavaScript REST frameworks
The candidate:
- can apply vocational knowledge of RESTful principles to describe the features that identify a service as being RESTful
- masters creating RESTful solutions in JavaScript that make use of common HTTP methods
- masters the Postman software (or opensource alternatives) to test and document a REST API
- can apply vocational knowledge to implement API authentication in new and existing RESTful solutions
- can study an existing Database solution and design an appropriate REST service to expose desired data
The candidate:
- can develop RESTful solutions from database integration all the way to completed REST endpoints
- can carry out work as a REST API developer, maintainer, or tester
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | Individual | 1 Week(s) |