Interacting with APIs in C++

Overview

This path helps C++ developers master API interactions with httplib—from basic HTTP requests to authentication and automated testing. You'll cover REST APIs, API keys, JWT, sessions, and gtest, gaining the skills to build secure, reliable API integrations in C++.

Syllabus

Course 1: Basics of HTTP Requests with C++
Course 2: Efficient API Interactions with C++
Course 3: API Authentication Methods with C++
Course 4: Automating API Tests with C++

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In this course, you will learn how to interact with APIs using C++. By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to make GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests to an API, interpret API responses, and perform basic operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting resources.
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In this course, you will learn how to handle common scenarios when working with APIs in C++. You’ll explore how to manage errors effectively, work with file uploads and downloads, handle paginated API responses, and use headers effectively. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of practical API techniques.
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In this course, you will learn how to work with various API authentication methods using C++. You’ll explore the basics of API Key authentication, manage sessions using cookies, and interact with APIs using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). By the end of this course, you’ll be able to access and interact with protected APIs securely.
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Learn to write automated tests for C++ APIs using gtest and httplib. You'll create test cases, send API requests, assert results, reuse code with fixtures, and cover CRUD and auth scenarios—ensuring your APIs are reliable and fully tested.