Since its inception in 2009, Node.js has grown leaps and bounds in popularity. In parallel, the community has also contributed libraries and third-party packages. By virtue of its ability to run server-side logic, Node.js enjoys a lot of adoption for implementing REST APIs. In this blog post, we show you how to build a REST API using …
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How to Create a REST API using MongoDB
How to create a REST API using MongoDB In this article, we will create a MongoDB REST API. The data stored in the database will be proverbs. The sources will be from the book of that name as well as other well-known authors and thought leaders. The Proverbs API will pull a random proverb from the sources selected. There are six sources to …
How to Build a Java RESTful API with Spring Boot
In this tutorial, we explore how to design and implement a RESTful API using Java. After finishing, you should better understand the following topics: Restful API Design, implementing a REST API using Java, documenting that REST API using Swagger, and publishing your API on RapidAPI. Understanding this tutorial requires at least a …
Top 7 Best PHP API Frameworks for REST APIs
There are many PHP Frameworks, but not all are easy to learn. Also, not all PHP Frameworks enable easy REST API development. In this article, we will review the most popular PHP API Frameworks that are actively developed. Also, they are optimized for REST APIs or Microservices. Microservices and APIs work together to support complex systems. …
The Best Ruby Frameworks to Build a REST API
As Ruby has become more and more popular over the years, many web development frameworks have emerged. Some of them are highly focused on building whole websites (like Ruby on Rails), while others are more simple and to the point, like Sinatra. Both ends of the spectrum have advantages and disadvantages when it comes to creating what you …
How to Build a RESTful API in Ruby
Every major online service nowadays offers an API. Shorthand for Application Programming Interface, it provides developers programmatic access to the service. There are different types of APIs, but most boil down to RESTful, JSON APIs. If you're planning on building an app, adding an API should definitely be in your roadmap. In this article, …
How to Build an API in Python (with Django)
Today in this tutorial, we’re going to cover the following: How to start a project in Django. How to deliver JSON to a requester from our new API. How to deploy our new Django API to Heroku. How to include our new API in the RapidAPI marketplace. View the Best Python APIs List Start a Django project First, we’re going to create …
How to Build a RESTful API in PHP (with Laravel)
PHP has been the most popular web language in the present times by being simple to maintain, and quick to create feature-rich web applications. Websites that are dynamic, interactive, secure and efficient, need a powerful tool set to create and consume APIs. An efficient API is needed in our times in order to develop content that boosts …
How to Build a RESTful API in Node.js (with Express.js)
If you're in the tech industry, you probably already know you need to provide an easy way to discover and consume an API (Application Programming Interface). Ways to provide public data are quickly evolving, and you need to offer data in a simple and powerful API. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and is …
How to Build an API in Python (with Flask & RapidAPI)
If you are reading this article, you are probably familiar with the possibilities that open up when you use an API (Application Programming Interface). By using one of the many public APIs out there, you can expand the functionality of your application or enrich it with the necessary data. But what if you have created your own unique …