For quite some time now, I have been collecting and revising all the work that I have done in Software/Web/Telecommunications engineering since the early 2000s. During this period, I have witnessed the rise and fall of many flashy technologies, with Flash being just one example. These experiences have taught me to emphasize the importance of learning principles and problem-solving abilities, rather than just focusing on a particular programming language.
When I was teaching Introduction to Programming, I chose to use C++ as the tool for this subject, even though Python was the more popular language at the time. Although I initially faced some resistance from colleagues and students, the message eventually got through and things became easier.
Throughout my career, I have relied on a variety of informal learning resources such as tutorials, series, blogs, forums, as well as formal books during my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This collection of research and review has shown me that it is time for me to give back to the community. I have started this process by publishing and making some of my projects open source, as well as writing my first tutorial.
This mini-journey will continue with my first mini-series about building robust APIs with my current favorite development tool, PHP/Laravel. Laravel is a PHP framework that empowers developers to build robust and scalable web applications, including APIs.
Whether you are new to Laravel or looking to expand your API-building skills, our mini-series has got you covered. Over the course of several engaging and interactive lessons, you’ll discover the ins and outs of Laravel APIs, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. By the end of the mini-series, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to build your own APIs with Laravel and take your web development skills to the next level.
Join us on this exciting journey and unlock your full potential as a Laravel developer! In this series, you’ll learn:
• How to create a RESTful API using Laravel • How to test your Laravel API using PHPUnit • How to implement authentication and authorization for your Laravel API • How to build a GraphQL API with Laravel • How to optimize your Laravel API for better performance • How to handle errors and exceptions in your Laravel API • How to secure your Laravel API with SSL/TLS • How to build a real-time API with Laravel and WebSockets • How to build a microservices architecture with Laravel • How to deploy and scale your Laravel API using cloud services • How to containerize your Laravel API using Docker
Whether you’re a seasoned Laravel developer or just starting with APIs, this mini-series will give you the knowledge and tools you need to build powerful and scalable APIs using Laravel. We’ll cover everything you need to know to unlock the full potential of Laravel, from setting up your development environment to implementing best practices for security and performance.
In the first part of the mini-series, we’ll focus on creating a RESTful API using Laravel. You’ll learn how to set up your development environment, create a new Laravel project, and build a RESTful API using Laravel’s built-in routing and controller features.
So, whether you started working in the early 2000s like me, or you’re just beginning your career in software development, join us on this journey to unlock the power of Laravel and build robust and scalable APIs!
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