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This specialization equips learners with the practical skills to design, build, test, and deploy robust RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Java. Through four case-study-based courses, learners will master API development, CRUD operations, layered architecture, and automated testing with REST Assured. From managing employee records to creating a Book Store and Pet Clinic system, each course reflects real-world use cases and industry best practices. This specialization is ideal for aspiring backend developers, test engineers, and software professionals seeking to build production-ready Java API projects aligned with current development standards.
Syllabus
- Course 1: REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database
- Course 2: REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application
- Course 3: Project on REST API - Pet Clinic Application
- Course 4: RESTful API Project - Employee Management System Tool
Courses
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Learn how to design and implement RESTful APIs with Spring Boot by building a complete Pet Clinic application from the ground up. This hands-on course follows a practical, project-based approach that guides you through creating a modular backend application using Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, and RESTful architecture. You will begin by setting up a Maven-based Spring Boot project, designing reusable JPA entity models, and developing repository interfaces for data access. Next, you will strengthen your application by implementing centralized exception handling with Spring's controller advice and customizing JSON serialization using Jackson to produce clean, secure API responses. Finally, you will build REST controllers, integrate service and repository layers, and implement complete CRUD operations through structured HTTP endpoints. This course is ideal for learners who want practical experience developing RESTful APIs with Spring Boot through a structured case study. By the end of the course, you will be able to construct RESTful services, implement exception handling strategies, customize JSON serialization, integrate layered application components, and develop a fully functional, maintainable REST API using industry-standard architectural practices.
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Learn how to build and automate REST API tests for a Book Store API using REST Assured with Java. In this hands-on course, you will create a structured API testing project, configure the required dependencies, and develop automated tests for common RESTful operations. You will begin by setting up a Java REST Assured project environment and integrating the dependencies needed for API automation. Next, you will create users, execute authenticated API requests using token-based authorization, and work with secured endpoints. Finally, you will implement and validate CRUD operations for managing book records, gaining practical experience in testing real-world RESTful APIs. This course is designed for learners who want practical experience with Java REST API testing and automated API validation. By following a complete Book Store API testing workflow, you will learn how to organize API tests, execute requests, validate responses, and automate functional testing using REST Assured. If you want to strengthen your REST Assured and Java skills through a focused, project-based approach, this course provides a practical foundation for designing, executing, and validating Book Store API tests.
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Build practical skills in RESTful API automation using Java and REST Assured through a hands-on case study centered on an Employee Database API. This course guides you through the complete workflow of configuring a REST Assured testing environment, creating structured JSON payloads, and developing automated tests for REST APIs. You will learn how to execute and validate REST API requests using the GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE HTTP methods while mapping JSON data to Java POJOs and verifying API responses with Hamcrest matchers. Through structured lessons, you will build automation scripts, evaluate test results, and confirm complete CRUD functionality using industry-aligned testing practices. Designed for learners who want practical experience with REST API testing in Java, this course combines step-by-step instruction with a real-world case study and quizzes that reinforce key concepts and hands-on skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to configure a REST Assured Java project, automate RESTful API tests, validate API responses, and assess the results of CRUD operations with confidence. If you want to strengthen your REST API automation skills through practical implementation, this course provides a structured, application-focused learning experience.
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Learn how to design and deploy RESTful APIs with Spring Boot by building a hands-on Employee Management System project. In this course, you will create the backend foundation of a Spring Boot application, develop domain entities, and implement repository and service layers using Spring Data JPA. You will then build RESTful API endpoints, configure controller classes, and manage application behavior through Spring Boot configuration files. Designed for learners who want practical experience with Spring Boot REST API development, this course emphasizes a structured, project-based approach to building scalable backend applications. You'll apply annotation-based programming, organize application layers using industry-standard design patterns, and implement RESTful services for managing employee and department resources. By the end of the course, you will be able to construct a Spring Boot project, develop cleanly separated service and data access layers, create RESTful controllers, and configure application startup and server properties. If you want to strengthen your Spring Boot and REST API development skills through a focused Employee Management System project, this course provides a practical learning experience from project setup to API implementation.
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