What will I learn in this course?

You'll learn about RESTful web service principles, the architecture of ASP.NET Web API, how to use the framework to create web services, and best practices for designing APIs. The course also includes modules on C# programming, advanced C# techniques, and SQL Server for backend development.

What will I learn in the first module regarding C# Programming Fundamentals?

The first module delves deep into the C# programming language, covering topics such as data types, variables, operators, expressions, and control structures. You will gain a solid foundation in the syntax and principles of C# programming.

What are the main topics covered in the second module, which focuses on Advanced C# Programming?

The second module focuses on advanced C# concepts like delegates, events, object-oriented programming principles (inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation), and techniques for working with classes and objects. It also covers exception handling, threading, and asynchronous programming.

What does the third module on SQL Server for Backend Development encompass?

This module provides knowledge on designing, implementing, and maintaining SQL Server databases. Topics include database architecture, data types, normalization, indexing, SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.

What kind of hands-on experience will I get from this course?

Alongside theoretical knowledge, the course offers practical exercises and projects, allowing learners to apply concepts and techniques in real-world scenarios, thus giving them valuable hands-on experience.

How much time will it take to complete the course?

\The course takes approximately 22 hours to complete. This estimate includes time for lectures, hands-on exercises, and projects, but the actual time may vary depending on individual pace and understanding.

Can I take the course at my own pace?

Absolutely, the course is designed for self-paced learning. This allows you to progress through the material at a pace that suits your individual needs and schedule.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification

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Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification

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4 modules

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the purpose and benefits of the OpenAPI Specification and identify its key components.
Design RESTful APIs with OpenAPI, including endpoints, schemas, and versioning strategies.
Implement security and authentication mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0, API keys, and JWT.
Automate validation, documentation, and API workflows using tools like Swagger Editor and Postman.

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Taught in English

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Unlock the potential of modern API development with our "Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification" course. Designed for software developers, API architects, and technical writers, this course provides the essential foundations and advanced practices for building scalable, secure, and well-documented APIs. From mastering OpenAPI fundamentals to implementing security mechanisms, versioning strategies, and best practices in documentation, you’ll gain the skills to design APIs that are both robust and user-friendly.

With real-world examples, actionable frameworks, and hands-on tools like Swagger, Redoc, and Postman, you’ll learn how to create interactive documentation, validate specifications, and integrate OpenAPI into CI/CD pipelines for automation and scalability. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to: - Explain the purpose and benefits of the OpenAPI Specification and identify its key components. - Design RESTful APIs with OpenAPI, including endpoints, schemas, and versioning strategies. - Implement security and authentication mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0, API keys, and JWT. - Automate validation, documentation, and API workflows using tools like Swagger Editor and Postman. Note: This course is ideal for software developers, API architects, technical writers, QA testers, and DevOps engineers seeking to enhance their expertise in API design, documentation, and management. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes.

The C# Programming Fundamentals module is designed to equip learners with a solid foundation in the syntax, concepts, and principles of C# programming language. The module covers various topics, starting with an introduction to the C# programming language, including its history and significance in modern software development. It then progresses to cover essential aspects of programming in C# such as data types and variables, including integer, floating-point, Boolean, and string types. The module also covers the use of arithmetic, logical, and comparison operators in C#, as well as expressions and their evaluation. Learners will also explore conditional statements, loops, and branching statements in C# to control program flow, as well as the basics of creating and calling methods and functions, including passing arguments and returning values.

What's included

25 videos6 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

25 videos Total 124 minutes

Meet Your Instructor 1 minute
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Introduction to C# 2 minutes
C# Version History 2 minutes
C# Code Execution 3 minutes
Installing and Configuring Visual Studio 4 minutes
Hello World Program 4 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Variable & Data Types 7 minutes
Operators 8 minutes
Conditional Statements 12 minutes
Looping Constructs 7 minutes
Jump Statements 5 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Arrays & its Types 6 minutes
Manipulating Arrays 8 minutes
Strings and its Methods 5 minutes
Manipulating Strings 6 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Object-Oriented Programming 4 minutes
Classes and Objects 7 minutes
Encapsulation & Abstraction 7 minutes
Constructors 7 minutes
Inheritance 9 minutes
Polymorphism 8 minutes

6 readings Total 160 minutes

Syllabus 30 minutes
Learn more about C# basics 30 minutes
Read more about Conditional Statements 30 minutes
Learn more about Arrays and Strings 30 minutes
Read more about OOPS 30 minutes
Tell us what you think! 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 150 minutes

C# basics - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Variables & Operators - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Arrays and Strings - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
C# - Graded Quiz 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Meet and Greet 10 minutes

The Advanced C# Programming Fundamentals module is designed to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of advanced C# programming concepts and techniques. The module covers various topics, starting with an overview of advanced programming concepts such as LINQ, delegates, and events. It then progresses to cover advanced object-oriented programming principles such as inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation, as well as advanced techniques for working with classes and objects, such as extension methods, interfaces, and abstract classes. The module also covers advanced topics in exception handling, threading, and asynchronous programming, including how to create and work with asynchronous and parallel code.

What's included

19 videos4 readings3 assignments

19 videos Total 116 minutes

What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Abstract Class 8 minutes
Interface 8 minutes
Static Classes & Methods 8 minutes
Extension Methods 4 minutes
Partial Class & Methods 7 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Property in C# 9 minutes
Indexer in C# 8 minutes
Enum in C# 7 minutes
Exceptional Handling 4 minutes
Handling Exceptions in Console 9 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Anonymous Type 6 minutes
Delegates 9 minutes
Events 7 minutes
Anonymous Methods 5 minutes
Lambda Expression 6 minutes
Expression Tree 6 minutes

4 readings Total 120 minutes

Learn more about classes and interface 30 minutes
Read more about Property & Indexers 30 minutes
Learn more Extention methods and delegates 30 minutes
Further reading on methods and expressions 30 minutes

3 assignments Total 120 minutes

Class & Interface - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Property & Indexers -Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Advance C# - Graded Quiz 60 minutes

SQL Server is a popular relational database management system used in many backend development projects. In the SQL Server for Backend Development module, Learners will learn how to design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases for their applications. You will also gain an understanding of the underlying principles of database management and how to optimize performance. This module covers the basics of SQL Server, including database architecture, data types, normalization, and indexing. Students learn how to write SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data, and they gain an understanding of how to use stored procedures, triggers, and functions to improve performance and maintain data integrity.

What's included

27 videos5 assignments

27 videos Total 171 minutes

Introduction to Databases 5 minutes
Introduction to SQL Server 2 minutes
Types of Databases 5 minutes
SQL Commands 5 minutes
SQL Server Tables 8 minutes
Data Manipulation Commands 6 minutes
Constraints 5 minutes
Exercise on Constraints 8 minutes
SQL Clauses 9 minutes
Data Types and Variables 6 minutes
SQL Operators 8 minutes
SQL Predicates 9 minutes
SQL Joins 11 minutes
SQL Server Views 3 minutes
Types of Views 8 minutes
User Defined Views 5 minutes
SQL Sever Indexes 4 minutes
Creating Indexes 7 minutes
Introduction to Stored Procedure 5 minutes
User Defined Stored Procedure 9 minutes
DML Operations 9 minutes
SQL Server Functions 7 minutes
Scalar Functions 5 minutes
Table Valued Functions 7 minutes
SQL Server Triggers 3 minutes
Types of Triggers 5 minutes
Triggers Exercise 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 180 minutes

SQL Server - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
SQL Fundamentals - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Views & Index - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
Stored Procedures - Practice Quiz 30 minutes
SQL Server - Graded Quiz 60 minutes

ASP.NET Web API is a framework for building RESTful web services that can be consumed by a variety of clients, including web applications, mobile apps, and other services. In the ASP.NET Web API module, developers learn how to design, implement, and deploy web APIs using the ASP.NET framework. This module covers the basics of RESTful web services and HTTP protocol, and how they can be implemented in ASP.NET Web API. Students learn how to use attributes to define API endpoints and map HTTP requests to controller methods. They also gain an understanding of how to serialize and deserialize data using JSON and XML formats.

What's included

18 videos3 readings1 assignment

18 videos Total 94 minutes

What you will learn in this Lesson 2 minutes
Introduction to SOA 5 minutes
Introduction to REST 5 minutes
Introduction to ASP.NET Web API 3 minutes
WCF vs Web API 3 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 1 minute
Introduction to ASP.NET Web API 3 minutes
Building ASP.NET Web API 5 minutes
Creating First Web API Project 7 minutes
Creating Database for Web API 6 minutes
ASP.NET Web API CRUD Operations 12 minutes
Testing Web API Using Postman 8 minutes
Consuming Web API in ASP.NET MVC 9 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson 2 minutes
Routing - Convention and Attribute Routing 7 minutes
Route Constraints 8 minutes
Content Negotiation 5 minutes
Media Type Formatters 3 minutes

3 readings Total 70 minutes

Learn More on CRUD Operations 30 minutes
Learn More on Routing and Binding 30 minutes
Provide your feedback! 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 60 minutes

WebAPI - Graded Quiz 60 minutes

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The course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills required to develop RESTful web APIs using the ASP.NET Web API framework. It covers the fundamentals of building services, designing RESTful APIs, and understanding the architecture and capabilities of the ASP.NET Web API framework.

This course is suitable for developers, software engineers, and anyone interested in building scalable and maintainable web APIs using the ASP.NET framework.

A basic understanding of web development concepts and prior experience with any programming language would be beneficial.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.