Tag: rest-api
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Introduction to REST API in Python
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are like bridges that let different software systems talk to each other. Among the many types of APIs, REST APIs are the most popular because they follow a simple and well-defined architecture. In this blog, we’ll explore what REST APIs are, how they work in Python, and how you can build…
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Shifting Gears: Why GraphQL is Turbocharging APIs
The API landscape is constantly evolving, and developers like us crave tools that streamline data fetching and boost performance. For years, REST reigned supreme, but a challenger has emerged – GraphQL. So, is GraphQL truly a "better version" of REST? Let’s explore this question through code and performance comparisons. Keploy.io: The Sidekick for Your API…
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gRPC vs. REST: A Comparative Guide
In the world of APIs, there are many different architectural styles for building APIs, and each one has its own benefits, cons, and ideal use cases, but two prominent approaches dominate the landscape: gRPC and REST. Both have their unique strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different scenarios. In this blog, we’ll delve into…
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Why Traditional API Testing Fails? Comparing Shadow, Production, Replay Techniques
I want to share the story of how our team at a fast-paced startup tackled the challenge of API testing without any dedicated QA team, the roadblocks that we encountered, and how we ultimately addressed these issues. Baseline Challenge We had 15-day sprints including mandatory unit and API testing. Initially, we relied on automated testing.…
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Building a GO CRUD Rest API from scratch
Thanks to Francesco Ciulla for making a detailed video on how to create this go crud API which was really helpful to understand concepts. I have created a GO CRUD API which keeps account of Mens 100m Race using: Mux (Framework to build web servers in Go) Postgres (relational database) Docker (for containerization) Docker Compose…
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Exploring GraphQL 101: A Modern Approach to API Development
In recent years, GraphQL has gained significant traction as a powerful alternative to traditional RESTful APIs. Developed by Facebook, GraphQL offers a more flexible and efficient way to query and manipulate data. In this blog post, we will delve into the fundamentals of GraphQL 101, its advantages, and how to implement GraphQL APIs. Let’s first…
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Writing a Potions Bank REST API with Spring Boot + MongoDB
This blog post provides a complete walkthrough of the process of building a RESTful API for Potions Bank using Spring Boot and MongoDB. We’ll cover the steps involved in setting up the development environment, creating necessary components, and integrating them to create a robust and scalable API. By the end of this tutorial, you will…
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A Comprehensive Guide to REST API and Various API Architectures
In today’s interconnected world, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a crucial role in enabling communication between different systems and applications. APIs define the protocols and rules for how software components should interact, allowing developers to build powerful and scalable applications. Among the various API architectures available, Representational State Transfer (REST) has gained significant popularity due…
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SOAP vs REST API: Choosing the right API protocol
What is an API? So let’s first take a look at what API is all about. So an API, which stands for Application Programming Interface, is like a messenger that allows different software applications to talk to each other and share information or functionality. Now that you got an idea of what an API is…
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Understanding HTTP and HTTPS for Secure Web Communication
Every time a user visits a website, data is transmitted between the web browser and the server through a structured communication protocol. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of this exchange, enabling the transfer of web pages, images, and other resources. However, as cybersecurity threats have evolved, the need for a more secure communication…
