Creating a RESTful API Using Amazon API Gateway

Lab Steps

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Logging in to the Amazon Web Services Console
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Creating a REST API Using Amazon API Gateway
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Working with Amazon API Gateway Data Models
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Setting Up Amazon API Gateway Resources and Methods
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Testing an Amazon API Gateway REST API
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Deploying an Amazon API Gateway REST API

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DifficultyBeginner
Time Limit1h 15m
Students250
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Description

REST stands for Representational State Transfer, an architectural style that provides standards for communication within a distributed system. An Amazon API Gateway REST API is a collection of resources and methods that are integrated with existing HTTP endpoints or AWS services such as AWS Lambda functions. 

In this lab, you will create a REST API in Amazon API Gateway and configure it to handle requests to return mock data. You will be introduced to API Gateway terminology which will help you build your own distributed systems. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:

  • Create a REST API in Amazon API Gateway
  • Define an Amazon API Gateway model
  • Configure an Amazon API Gateway method
  • Deploy an Amazon API Gateway API

Intended Audience

  • Candidates for the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam
  • Software Engineers

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the following will be beneficial but is not required:

  • Experience with REST APIs
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Jun is a Cloud Labs Developer with previous experience as a Software Engineer and Cloud Developer. He holds the AWS Certified Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer Professional certifications. He also holds the AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, and SysOps Administrator Associate certifications. 

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