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Interacting with APIs in C++

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4 courses

70 practices

5 hours

This path helps C++ developers master API interactions with httplib—from basic HTTP requests to authentication and automated testing. You'll cover REST APIs, API keys, JWT, sessions, and gtest, gaining the skills to build secure, reliable API integrations in C++.

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Authentication and Authorization

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End-to-End Testing and Debugging

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Working with APIs

Tools you'll use

C++

curl

GoogleTest

JWT

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Course 1

Basics of HTTP Requests with C++

5 lessons

19 practices

In this course, you will learn how to interact with APIs using C++. By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to make GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests to an API, interpret API responses, and perform basic operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting resources.

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Course 2

Efficient API Interactions with C++

4 lessons

16 practices

In this course, you will learn how to handle common scenarios when working with APIs in C++. You’ll explore how to manage errors effectively, work with file uploads and downloads, handle paginated API responses, and use headers effectively. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of practical API techniques.

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Course 3

API Authentication Methods with C++

4 lessons

18 practices

In this course, you will learn how to work with various API authentication methods using C++. You’ll explore the basics of API Key authentication, manage sessions using cookies, and interact with APIs using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). By the end of this course, you’ll be able to access and interact with protected APIs securely.

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Course 4

Automating API Tests with C++

4 lessons

17 practices

Learn to write automated tests for C++ APIs using gtest and httplib. You'll create test cases, send API requests, assert results, reuse code with fixtures, and cover CRUD and auth scenarios—ensuring your APIs are reliable and fully tested.

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