REST API Design for Systems Analysts

Designing clear and effective APIs is an essential skill for any systems analyst bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts and practical methodologies of REST API design. You will start by understanding core web architecture terms, HTTP protocols, and data exchange formats before learning how to model endpoints, structure payloads, and document specifications. What you'll learn: - Understand core REST architectural principles, HTTP methods, status codes, and JSON data formats. - Design clear resource-oriented URIs and standardized request and response structures. - Define API contracts using modern OpenAPI specification standards. - Apply robust error handling patterns and standard pagination techniques. - Practice API versioning concepts and secure authentication patterns. The course begins with essential API terminology and foundational web standards before walking you through step-by-step endpoint design, contract documentation, and best practices. Designed specifically for aspiring systems analysts and technical team members, no prior API design experience is required. Read through detailed explanations, study written examples, and build your confidence in system integration design today.