In this chapter, we implemented a simple web-based client with the jQuery library. We utilized this client to demonstrate how the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing policy works, and we used a man in the middle means to troubleshoot issues on the wire. Finally, we looked at how errors should be handled on the client side. This chapter brings us one step closer to the end of our journey, as we got the first consumer of our service. In the next chapter, we will walk you through the final step before bringing a service to production—choosing its security model.
RESTful Web API Design with Node.js 10 - Third Edition
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RESTful Web API Design with Node.js 10 - Third Edition
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Overview of this book
When building RESTful services, it is really important to choose the right framework. Node.js, with its asynchronous, event-driven architecture, is exactly the right choice for building RESTful APIs.
This third edition of RESTful Web API Design with Node.js 10 will teach you to create scalable and rich RESTful applications based on the Node.js platform. You will be introduced to the latest NPM package handler and understand how to use it to customize your RESTful development process. You will begin by understanding the key principle that makes an HTTP application a RESTful-enabled application. After writing a simple HTTP request handler, you will create and test Node.js modules using automated tests and mock objects; explore using the NoSQL database, MongoDB, to store data; and get to grips with using self-descriptive URLs. You’ll learn to set accurate HTTP status codes along with understanding how to keep your applications backward-compatible. Also, while implementing a full-fledged RESTful service, you will use Swagger to document the API and implement automation tests for a REST-enabled endpoint with Mocha. Lastly, you will explore some authentication techniques to secure your application.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Packt Upsell
Contributors
Preface
Free Chapter
REST – What You Did Not Know
Getting Started with Node.js
Building a Typical Web API
Using NoSQL Databases
Restful API Design Guidelines
Implementing a Full Fledged RESTful Service
Preparing a RESTful API for Production
Consuming a RESTful API
Securing the Application
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Index
Customer Reviews