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Backend development for Java graduates
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Module 4
API Design and Data Transfer Objects
1
RESTful URI Design for Resources
Apply RESTful URI naming conventions for resources.
2
Choosing the Right HTTP Method
Select appropriate HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) based on action idempotency and safety.
3
Mastering HTTP Status Codes
Use standard HTTP status codes to accurately communicate API response states.
4
Designing Consistent JSON Payloads
Design consistent and predictable JSON payloads for requests and error responses.
5
API Versioning Strategies
Version REST APIs using URI-based or header-based strategies.
6
Crafting DTOs for API Decoupling
Manually design and implement Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) to decouple API from domain models.
7
Streamlining Entity-DTO Conversion with ModelMapper
Automate entity-to-DTO conversion using a mapping library like ModelMapper.
SpringDoc for Spring Boot REST API Documentation
Document APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI with SpringDoc.
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