Creating REST API Using Spring Boot
MindCraft Backend Web Dev - Spring Boot Mystery Lecture 7
Course by: MindCraft

Creating REST API Using Spring Boot
MindCraft Backend Web Dev - Spring Boot Mystery Lecture 1
Course by: MindCraft

 In this video, we dive deep into the world of REST APIs using Spring Boot. Learn how to design, develop, and deploy robust APIs with ease. We’ll cover the essential steps to creating REST APIs, from understanding REST principles to securing and optimizing your APIs. This session is designed to provide a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced developers.

We start with an introduction to REST APIs, then move on to creating a Spring Boot project. Next, we explain the core principles of REST APIs and how to use annotations such as @RestController, @GetMapping, @PostMapping, @PathVariable, @DeleteMapping, and @PutMapping to create and manage endpoints. We also cover how to test your APIs using Postman and discuss best practices for deploying and securing your APIs, ensuring optimal performance.

By the end of this session, you'll have a solid foundation in developing REST APIs with Spring Boot, ready to build and deploy effective and secure APIs.

⌚ Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction: Overview of the session and the importance of REST API development with Spring Boot.

• 01:02 - Creating Project: Step-by-step guide to setting up a new Spring Boot project for API development.

• 04:15 - What is REST API: Explanation of REST principles and how they apply to API design.

• 07:48 - @RestController: Detailed look at the @RestController annotation and its role in handling HTTP requests and responses.

• 09:57 - @GetMapping: Introduction to the @GetMapping annotation for creating GET endpoints.

• 11:13 - Postman: Using Postman to test and interact with your APIs.

• 15:25 - @PostMapping: Explanation of the @PostMapping annotation for handling POST requests.

• 19:29 - @PathVariable: How to use the @PathVariable annotation to capture values from the URL.

• 22:53 - @DeleteMapping: Overview of the @DeleteMapping annotation for creating DELETE endpoints.

• 23:50 - @PutMapping: Introduction to the @PutMapping annotation for handling PUT requests.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this video is your go-to resource for REST API development.