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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Console

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Test Tools, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, System Monitoring

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Configuring IAM Permissions with gCloud - AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud API, Software Installation

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Multi-Cloud, Organizational Change, Kubernetes, Microservices, Data Migration, Virtual Machines, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Google Cloud

      Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Cloud API, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      La pila completa

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, MySQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, JSON, Javascript, Scalability, Virtual Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • S

      Scrimba

      React Technical Interview Practice Questions

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Data Management, JavaScript Frameworks, API Design, Data Validation, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Adding an Apigee X Environment and Group

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Hosting

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      App Engine: Qwik Start - Go

      Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Software Testing, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Salesforce Integration With External Systems Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Salesforce, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Web Services, Restful API, Data Integration, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Real Time Data, UI Components, Authentications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Google Cloud

      Multimodality with Gemini

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Distributed Load Testing Using Kubernetes

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Computing, Performance Testing, Restful API

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular api courses

    • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Console: Google Cloud
    • Configuring IAM Permissions with gCloud - AWS: Google Cloud
    • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
    • Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML: Google Cloud
    • La pila completa: Meta
    • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding : Coursera Project Network
    • React Technical Interview Practice Questions: Scrimba
    • Adding an Apigee X Environment and Group: Google Cloud
    • App Engine: Qwik Start - Go: Google Cloud
    • Salesforce Integration With External Systems Part 1: Packt

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Api

    Understanding your goal, whether for developing applications, integrating services, or learning more about software interactions, will guide your learning of APIs. Regular practice with API documentation, development, and testing is crucial. Join developer communities like Stack Overflow or GitHub for troubleshooting and collaboration. Work on real projects like creating or consuming APIs. Coursera’s API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Google Cloud is a valuable resource to start with.‎

    API courses cover a variety of topics essential for understanding and developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These include the basics of API concepts, RESTful API design, and HTTP protocols. Learners will explore topics such as authentication and authorization, API documentation, and versioning. Advanced courses might cover areas like building APIs with various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript), GraphQL, and microservices architecture. Practical exercises and projects help learners apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to design, develop, and manage APIs effectively.‎

    Choosing the right API course depends on your current skill level and career aspirations. Beginners should look for courses that cover the basics of RESTful API design, HTTP protocols, and introductory programming skills. Those with some experience might benefit from intermediate courses focusing on advanced API development techniques, security practices, and API documentation tools like Swagger. Advanced learners or professionals seeking specialized knowledge might consider courses on microservices architecture, GraphQL, or preparing for roles in backend development and system integration. Reviewing course content, instructor expertise, and learner feedback can help ensure the course aligns with your goals.‎

    A certificate in API development can open up various career opportunities in software development, IT, and technology consulting. Common roles include API developer, backend developer, integration engineer, and software architect. These positions involve designing and developing APIs, ensuring seamless integration between systems, and optimizing API performance. With the growing importance of APIs in enabling software interoperability and driving digital transformation, earning a certificate in API development can significantly enhance your career prospects and opportunities for advancement in fields such as web development, cloud computing, fintech, and enterprise software.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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