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Interacting with APIs in Scala

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4 courses

71 practices

5 hours

This path helps Scala developers master API interactions, from basic HTTP requests to authentication and test automation. You'll learn REST APIs, efficient handling, security, and testing with MUnit. By the end, you'll integrate APIs seamlessly in your applications.

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Course 1

Basics of HTTP Requests with Scala

5 lessons

19 practices

In this course, you will learn how to interact with APIs using Scala. 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 CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete).

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Course 2

Efficient API Interactions with Scala

4 lessons

15 practices

In this course, you will learn how to handle common scenarios when working with APIs in Scala. 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 Scala

4 lessons

18 practices

In this course, you will learn how to work with various API authentication methods using Scala. 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 Scala

4 lessons

19 practices

In this course, you will learn how to write automated tests for APIs using a MUnit alongside Requests-Scala. By the end of this course, you'll be able to set up test cases, make API requests within tests, assert expected outcomes, use fixtures for code reusability, and handle CRUD and authentication scenarios.

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