About this Program

Every day, millions of software developers rely on the information in API (application programming interface) documentation to develop software projects. If you’ve ever bought a piece of furniture you need to assemble yourself, you know it’s important to follow the enclosed assembly instructions. Similarly, clear and complete API documentation helps developers understand how APIs work and how to implement and debug them.

In this one-course specialization, you’ll learn how to create documentation that clearly explains an API’s features and how to use them. You’ll dive deep into APIs and understand how they are used. You'll learn best practices for documenting API endpoints, authentication and authorization, and API security. You’ll also write documentation in Markdown in a docs-as-code environment and learn how to integrate your documentation with tools like Swagger, Postman and Confluence. You’ll come away with a GitHub portfolio of API documentation that you can continue to improve after the program to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to potential employers.

Designed For

Technical writers, software developers and others in adjacent roles who want to learn how to write effective API documentation. 

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Skills You'll Gain

• API types: SOAP, REST, GraphQL, Webhooks
• Documentation best practices
• API security measures
• Docs-as-code tools: Git, GitHub, Markdown
• Troubleshooting and debugging techniques
• API design fundamentals
• Technical communication
• Deployment and testing stages
• Performance optimization strategies

Get Real-World Experience

• Create comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for APIs
• Plan and facilitate tests on API documentation, applying core concepts of usability testing
• Follow industry-standard processes to complete a documentation portfolio in GitHub, including API reference topics, tutorials and marketing copy, as well as plans for producing the documentation

EARN A DIGITAL BADGE

After successfully completing this program, you can claim a digital achievement badge that can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.

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