Instructions

For Unit 6, we selected a couple of references which will help you to acquire the necessary knowledge on API-design. As main material for Unit 6, we suggest following the 2-hour Tutorial APIs for Beginners - How to use an API, by freeCodeCamp.org 1.

As usual for those who prefer reading material, we suggest reading the book chapter General introduction and Design API patterns 2. Finally, for a quick introduction to understanding APIs, we suggest reading the Red Hat® Shares newsletter, Understanding APIs 3.

To complete Unit 6, you are expected to:

• Read/watch the suggested teaching material.
• Prepare a list of questions and a short reflection on the suggested material. This will be used for the discussions during the weekly consultation hours with the coach.
• Please send the list of questions to your coach one day before.

Important: the proposed material includes hands-on assignments. Do try them and if you encounter issues you cannot solve, do share them with your coach.

Time expected to complete this unit: 4 hours