Masterclass on API Route Handlers |Secure Data Integration & Authentication| Sir Ali Jawad|12/jan/25

*Live Recorded Lecture: Governor Sindh IT Initiative*
📅 *Date:* January 12, 2025
🕒 *Time:* 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
🎓 *Instructor:* Sir Ali Jawad
📍 *Location:* Governor Sindh IT Initiative
In this *Sunday class* recording, we explored the essential concepts of *API development**, focusing on **Authorization and Authentication* for secure and scalable applications. As part of the Governor Sindh IT Initiative, this session offered a hands-on experience with *Sanity.io* and **MockAPI**, teaching students how to fetch and manage data efficiently.
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*Topics Covered:*
1️⃣ *API Basics:*
What is an API?
Understanding REST and GraphQL APIs.
Best practices for designing APIs.
2️⃣ *Authentication vs. Authorization:*
Key differences and their importance.
Implementing OAuth 2.0 for user authentication.
Token-based authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
3️⃣ *Sanity.io & MockAPI Integration:*
Setting up projects with Sanity and MockAPI.
Fetching data securely with APIs.
Practical examples of managing dynamic content using Sanity.
4️⃣ *Route Handling in Next.js:*
Creating and handling dynamic API routes.
Using Next.js middleware for authentication.
Data fetching with `getServerSideProps` and `getStaticProps`.
5️⃣ *Hackathon Insights:*
Practical implementation of API development during a hackathon.
Tips for debugging and optimizing API calls in real-time.
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*Skills You’ll Gain:*
A clear understanding of API concepts.
Implementing secure authentication and authorization methods.
Integrating and managing data with Sanity.io and MockAPI.
Advanced routing techniques in Next.js.
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💡 *Ideal For:*
Developers wanting to improve their API skills.
Students preparing for hackathons and coding challenges.
Those looking to gain practical knowledge of *Sanity.io* and **MockAPI**.
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*Hashtags for Sharing:*
#APIIntegration #SanityIO #MockAPI #Authentication #Authorization #SecureDevelopment #NextJS #ReactFramework #HackathonReady #WebDevelopment #FrontendSkills #GovernorSindhInitiative
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