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In today's digital world, APIs are the backbone of scalable, secure, and performant software. The API-First Developer is your ultimate guide to mastering the back-end with a forward-thinking, API-first mindset. Whether you're building microservices, powering mobile apps, or architecting enterprise systems, this hands-on book equips you with the tools and patterns needed to succeed in modern development.
What you'll learn:

• How to architect scalable back-end systems using the API-first approach

• Build robust RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express

• Design secure, efficient relational databases with PostgreSQL

• Apply real-world patterns like versioning, rate limiting, pagination, and authentication

• Master API documentation using OpenAPI (Swagger) standards

• Optimize your APIs for performance, scalability, and security

• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production-ready best practices

From planning your endpoints to deploying scalable APIs, each chapter blends theory with hands-on projects, making this the perfect resource for developers, architects, and engineers who want to build modern, maintainable APIs that stand the test of time.

Book details

• Full title: The API-First Developer
• Subtitle: Master Back-End Development with Node.js, PostgreSQL, and RESTful API Design Principles for Modern Applications
• Author: Greyson Chesterfield
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156
• EAN: 9798293486656
• ID: 50691223
• Publisher: Independently published
• Weight: 219 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 8 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. September 2025

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