Building APIs with MuleSoft: A Beginner’s Guide introduces participants to the process of designing, developing, and managing APIs using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform. This course provides hands-on experience with creating APIs from scratch, focusing on best practices for API design and implementation. Participants will learn how to connect systems efficiently, reuse APIs, and deploy them securely across environments.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of APIs and web services
• Familiarity with integration concepts is helpful
• No prior MuleSoft experience is required

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to API Development with MuleSoft

1.1 Overview of API-Led Connectivity
1.2 API Use Cases and Business Impact
1.3 Components of the Anypoint Platform for API Development

2. Designing APIs with Anypoint Design Center

2.1 Creating API Specifications Using RAML and OAS
2.2 Defining Resources, Methods, and Parameters
2.3 Mocking APIs for Testing and Feedback

3. Building APIs in Anypoint Studio

3.1 Setting Up Mule Applications
3.2 Configuring HTTP Listeners and Endpoints
3.3 Implementing Data Transformations Using DataWeave

4. Managing API Versions and Lifecycle

4.1 Publishing APIs to Anypoint Exchange
4.2 Managing Versions and Backward Compatibility
4.3 Handling Deprecation and Retirement of APIs

5. Securing APIs with Policies and Gateways

5.1 Applying Security Policies (OAuth, JWT)
5.2 Using API Gateways for Traffic Control(Ref: Real-Time Data Processing with MuleSoft and Streaming APIs)
5.3 Enforcing Rate Limits and Throttling

6. Deploying APIs to CloudHub and On-Prem

6.1 Configuring CloudHub Deployment
6.2 Using Runtime Manager for Monitoring and Management
6.3 Best Practices for CI/CD Integration

7. Monitoring and Analyzing API Performance

7.1 Using Anypoint Monitoring for Real-Time Metrics
7.2 Setting Alerts and Generating Reports
7.3 Troubleshooting Common API Issues

8. Reusing APIs and Creating Composite Services

8.1 Building Reusable APIs and Microservices
8.2 Orchestrating APIs into Composite Services
8.3 Leveraging Anypoint Exchange for API Reusability

9. Integrating APIs with Third-Party Systems

9.1 Connecting APIs with Salesforce, SAP, and Databases
9.2 Handling Data Synchronization Across Systems
9.3 Real-World Examples of API Integration

10. Next Steps: Certification and Advanced API Topics

10.1 Introduction to MuleSoft API Certifications
10.2 Learning Paths for Advanced API Development
10.3 Trends in API Development and Future Learning

Conclusion

This beginner’s guide equips participants with the essential skills to design, build, and manage APIs using MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform. By mastering API creation and deployment, learners will be able to connect applications seamlessly and drive digital transformation within their organizations. The course lays the foundation for advanced API development and encourages further exploration through MuleSoft certifications and real-world applications.

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