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Learn to build fully-featured APIs using API Platform, a comprehensive PHP framework designed for API-driven projects and Jamstack architecture implementation. Master the creation of hypermedia and GraphQL web APIs that support industry standards including JSON-LD with Hydra and OpenAPI. Start with fundamental setup and resource creation, then progress through data persistence, resource relationships, and validation techniques. Explore API testing methodologies using Postman and understand JSON-LD implementation for semantic web compatibility. Dive deep into CRUD operations, filtering, ordering, and pagination strategies to optimize API performance. Master serialization concepts and serialization groups for precise data control, while implementing subresources for complex data relationships. Develop robust testing practices using PHPUnit for REST API validation and implement comprehensive authentication systems including token-based authentication and custom Symfony authenticators. Conclude by establishing role-based access control and permission systems to secure your APIs effectively.
