Master the HTTP protocol that powers the web. Start with how the internet works, learn HTTP methods and status codes, build and consume REST APIs, handle authentication with tokens and OAuth, and work with JSON data. All exercises use Python to make real-world HTTP requests and build API clients, giving you hands-on experience with the protocol every web developer must know.
Understand the foundational protocols and architecture that power the web
Master the HTTP verbs and understand what every status code means
Work with JSON, the universal data format for APIs, and understand alternatives
Learn the principles of RESTful API design and how to build clean, consistent APIs
Secure your APIs with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Build robust API clients that handle errors, retries, rate limiting, and real-world edge cases
Comprehensive assessment covering all HTTP & APIs modules