Overview

Practical deep dive into HTTP/REST best practices for API design.

Learning Outcomes

  • Design RESTful resources and use correct status codes
  • Apply caching and content negotiation strategies
  • Understand HTTP semantics and headers

What You Build

A small REST API demonstrating correct HTTP usage.

Materials Provided

API checklist, sample endpoints, test harness.

How Schools Can Integrate It

Core for web development and backend courses.