Part 1. Understanding web APIs

This part covers the basic technologies involved in web APIs to help readers understand the context of this type of platform. Starting with a discussion of what makes an API irresistible, the chapters in part 1 drill down into the user experience for APIs, the ideal API infrastructure (API First), and an explanation of the technologies used for web APIs.

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