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Project: Building a Task Manager API

Build a fully functional backend API for managing tasks, applying robust architecture patterns such as centralized response utilities, a dedicated service layer, and secured access via API key middleware. The project culminates in connecting the backend with a user interface to observe real-time API behavior.

Nextjs

TypeScript

4 lessons

16 practices

Less than 2 hours

Server-Side Programming

Course details

Service Layer Foundations

Building the Foundation with a Service Layer Example

Define the Task Data Model and Response Utilities

Build the Tasks API Route (GET & POST)

Implement Dynamic Task Routes: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE

Build the Task Service Layer: Core CRUD Operations

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