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Backend Interview Prep for Grads
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Module 2
RESTful API Design and Communication
1
HTTP Methods: Semantics and Idempotency
Explain HTTP method semantics and idempotency in the context of API design.
2
Designing RESTful API Endpoints
Design RESTful API endpoints following resource naming and URI conventions.
3
Mastering HTTP Status Codes
Select appropriate HTTP status codes for success, client error, and server error scenarios.
4
API Versioning Strategies
Compare API versioning strategies (URI path, query parameter, header) and their tradeoffs.
Offset Pagination: Implementation and Limitations
Implement offset-based pagination and describe its performance limitations.
6
Cursor-Based Pagination for Large Datasets
Implement cursor-based pagination and explain its advantages for large datasets.
7
Standardizing API Error Responses
Design a consistent API error response format with structured error codes and messages.
8
Real-time Communication Techniques
Compare WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and long polling for real-time communication.
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