API Development with Swagger and OpenAPI
Learn how to develop APIs using Swagger tooling and the OpenAPI specification.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Approx. 1 hourCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
2 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with API Development with Swagger and OpenAPI:- Learn HTML
- Learn CSS
About this course
Are you getting a handle on building APIs and are ready to take your skills to the next level? Well, dive into exploring API development with open-source Swagger tooling and the OpenAPI standard. This course primarily focuses on exploring the design and documentation stage of the API development lifecycle and will help you create APIs that users will love working with.
Syllabus
1 quizzesHands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.

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StartFrequently asked questions about API Development with Swagger and OpenAPI
APIs (Application Programming Interface) are software that allow two applications to communicate and share data with each other — usually in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format. You can think of an API almost like a virtual post office, sending data from one app to another.