Understanding and Utilizing APIs
This training delves into the fundamentals of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), providing a comprehensive understanding of their design, implementation, and utilization in various contexts. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to effectively work with APIs in different scenarios through a blend of theoretical explanations, practical exercises, and real-world examples.
About The Lab
Prerequisites
Lab Architecture
The API Lab is structured around a microservices architecture, leveraging an API Gateway to streamline and manage requests across various services. This setup enhances scalability and simplifies maintenance. The lab utilizes Postman and cURL for in-depth API testing, allowing for precise validation and simulation of API interactions. Additionally, it includes a 5G Core environment to assess Service-Based Architecture (SBA), providing a thorough platform for evaluating API performance and interoperability within a contemporary 5G network context. This comprehensive setup ensures robust testing and performance insights for both API and network components.
Why this Lab ?
Designed for beginners, this immersive experience guides participants through the foundational principles of API development, focusing on HTTP methods, endpoints, and status codes. Through hands-on simulations, individuals gain practical skills in RESTful design, authentication, and error handling. The lab simplifies data transmission over HTTP, introduces key tools like API gateways, and emphasizes real-world scenarios, empowering participants to confidently start their API journey.
Lab Objectives
- Understand the role of APIs in enabling cloud-native solutions in the telco industry.
- Differentiate between various types of APIs, including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL.
- Grasp the basics of HTTP, including its role in API communication.
- Learn about HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and their appropriate use cases.
- Understand best practices for securing APIs against common vulnerabilities.
- Learn about different authentication methods: Basic Auth, API Keys, OAuth, JWT, and RBAC.
- Create clear, comprehensive, and user-friendly API documentation.
- Understand the concept of microservices and their benefits.
- Explore how APIs are used to enable functionalities and services in 5G networks.
- Gain insights into the CAMARA CNCF project and its objectives.
- Explore the relevance and impact of CAMARA in the telecom industry.
