Building APIs with TypeScript
Create Scalable, Type-Safe, and Maintainable RESTful and GraphQL APIs Using TypeScript
Master TypeScript for building robust, scalable REST and GraphQL APIs. Learn type-safe development, database integration, testing, and production deployment patterns.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master TypeScript for building robust, scalable REST and GraphQL APIs. Learn type-safe development, database integration, testing, and production deployment patterns.
Key Topics Covered
- TypeScript API development
- REST API design
- GraphQL implementation
- Express.js with TypeScript
- Fastify framework
- Database integration
- ORM patterns
- Input validation
- Authentication systems
- Authorization patterns
- Error handling
- API testing
- Documentation generation
- Production deployment
- Performance optimization
- Code quality
- Developer tooling
- Type safety patterns
Who Should Read This Book
JavaScript developers transitioning to TypeScript, Backend engineers seeking type safety, Full-stack developers building APIs, Node.js developers, GraphQL developers, Software architects, Development team leads, API designers and developers
Prerequisites
JavaScript fundamentals, Basic Node.js knowledge, Understanding of HTTP protocols, Familiarity with REST API concepts, Basic command line usage, Understanding of asynchronous programming
Table of Contents
About This Publication
This comprehensive guide to TypeScript API development equips you with the knowledge to build robust, type-safe APIs that scale with your application's growth. You'll master both RESTful and GraphQL paradigms while leveraging TypeScript's type system to prevent bugs, improve maintainability, and enhance developer productivity. Starting with development environment setup and TypeScript fundamentals, you'll progress through advanced topics including database integration, authentication patterns, testing strategies, and production deployment. The book emphasizes practical patterns and real-world solutions, ensuring you can immediately apply what you learn to your projects. By completing this book, you'll understand how to architect APIs that are not only functional but maintainable and scalable, with TypeScript serving as your foundation for building exceptional backend systems.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.5 MB
- Chapters
- 14
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- intermediate
- Reading Time
- 32-38
Special Features
• Comprehensive coverage of both REST and GraphQL API development • Real-world examples and practical code samples throughout • TypeScript-first approach with emphasis on type safety • Integration patterns for popular frameworks and tools • Production-ready deployment and monitoring strategies • Extensive appendices with utility types and troubleshooting guides • Best practices for team collaboration and code quality • Performance optimization techniques specific to TypeScript APIs • Complete testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing • Error handling patterns and debugging techniques • Authentication and security implementation guides • Database integration with multiple ORM options
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