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REST APIs with Spring, JPA, and Springfox
Delve into creating REST APIs with Spring Framework, integrating databases with JPA, implementing Aspect-Oriented Programming, unit testing, and documenting with Springfox, and monitoring with Spring Boot Actuator.
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73 Lessons
23h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- The ability to implement REST APIs using the Spring Framework
- Hands-on experience of integrating the database using Spring Data JPA
- Familiarity with Aspect Oriented Programming with Spring
- A working knowledge of consuming REST APIs using cURL and Postman
- An understanding of the Spring Framework Unit Testing
- The ability to document REST APIs using Springfox and Spring REST Docs
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction to Spring Boot
Introduction to Spring Boot
Get familiar with Spring Boot's setup, dependency management, and application start-up processes.
2.
Develop REST APIs
Develop REST APIs
Walk through developing efficient CRUD REST APIs, implementing POJOs, and handling JSON/XML.
Develop the POJOsDevelop the REST ControllersDevelop the ServicesImplement REST APIs for CRUD Operations - Part 1Implement REST APIs for CRUD Operations - Part 2REST APIs for TodoTypeREST APIs Request and ResponseHandle JSON Request and ResponseHandle XML Request and ResponseSummary: Develop REST APIs
3.
Database Integration With Spring Data JPA
Database Integration With Spring Data JPA
15 Lessons
15 Lessons
Examine integrating Spring Data JPA with a database, covering entities, repositories, REST APIs, and validations.
4.
REST APIs With Spring Data REST
REST APIs With Spring Data REST
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of creating customizable, hypermedia-driven REST APIs with Spring Data REST.
5.
Aspect Oriented Programming
Aspect Oriented Programming
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Explore Spring AOP for modularizing concerns, logging, exception handling, and audit logging enhancements.
6.
Spring Framework Testing
Spring Framework Testing
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Follow the process of testing strategies in Spring, leveraging JUnit5, Mockito, and various Spring annotations.
7.
Consuming APIs
Consuming APIs
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Practice using tools like cURL and Postman to interact with and test APIs.
8.
API Documentation With Swagger
API Documentation With Swagger
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Get familiar with generating interactive API documentation using Swagger and Springfox in Spring projects.
9.
API Documentation Using Spring REST Docs
API Documentation Using Spring REST Docs
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Walk through API documentation with Spring REST Docs and Asciidoctor.
10.
Spring Boot Actuator
Spring Boot Actuator
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Go hands-on with Spring Boot Actuator for monitoring, custom endpoints, and enhanced application insights.
11.
Wrapping Up
Wrapping Up
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Enhance your skills in designing, implementing, and documenting REST APIs with Spring Boot.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
In this advanced-level course, you’ll learn to create REST APIs using the Spring Framework. The course gives a detailed experience in designing, implementing, and documenting REST APIs with end-to-end features like database integration and monitoring.
Firstly, you'll set up a Spring Boot project and create fully-functional REST APIs to manage your to-do lists. Secondly, you’ll learn database integration using Spring Data JPA and consume APIs using various tools such as cURL, Postman, and the Swagger UI. Thirdly, you'll learn Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) in Spring and Unit test the APIs using Spring Framework. Lastly, you’ll learn to document APIs using Springfox and Spring REST Docs and monitor them using the Spring Boot Actuator.
By the end of this course, you'll be confident to design, implement, and document REST APIs end-to-end using the Spring Framework, including advanced topics like AOP, Unit Testing, and Monitoring.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anshul Bansal
I am a full-stack J2EE developer with 11+ years of experience in various domains, seasoned in technologies like Grails & Groovy, Spring, and Hibernate.
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