Chapter 7: Building RESTful APIs and Microservices

In this section

• 7.1 Principles of RESTful API Design
  • REST Constraints and Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide for Clojure Developers
    Explore the core principles of RESTful API design, including statelessness, resource identification, HTTP methods, HATEOAS, and strategies for API evolution, tailored for Clojure and Java developers.
  • Resource Modeling for RESTful APIs in Clojure
    Explore comprehensive techniques for resource modeling in RESTful APIs using Clojure, including data representation, hierarchical modeling, URI design, and versioning strategies.
• 7.2 Implementing APIs with Liberator
  • Introducing Liberator: Simplifying RESTful API Development with Clojure
    Explore how Liberator streamlines RESTful API development in Clojure by leveraging HTTP semantics and decision graphs. Learn about its installation, features, and practical applications.
  • Defining Resource Representations with Liberator in Clojure
    Explore how to define resource representations using Liberator in Clojure, focusing on resource definitions, content negotiation, CRUD operations, and customization.
• 7.3 Microservices Architecture in Clojure
  • Service Discovery and Registration in Clojure Microservices
    Explore service discovery and registration in Clojure microservices, covering tools like Consul, etcd, and Eureka, with practical implementation examples and health check strategies.
  • Communication Protocols (HTTP, Messaging) in Clojure
    Explore the intricacies of communication protocols in Clojure, focusing on HTTP and messaging systems for enterprise integration.
• 7.4 API Documentation and Testing
  • Swagger Integration in Clojure: A Comprehensive Guide
    Explore how to leverage Swagger for API documentation and client generation in Clojure applications, using tools like ring-swagger to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
  • Contract Testing with Pact in Clojure for Robust Microservices
    Explore the intricacies of contract testing with Pact in Clojure, focusing on consumer-driven contracts for microservices, writing tests, and integrating them into CI pipelines.
• 7.5 Security and Authentication
  • Implementing OAuth2 and JWT in Clojure for Secure API Integration
    Explore the implementation of OAuth2 and JWT in Clojure for secure API integration, covering authentication, authorization, OAuth2 flows, and JWT basics with practical code examples.
  • Access Control Strategies for Secure Clojure Applications
    Explore comprehensive access control strategies including RBAC, ABAC, and middleware integration for secure enterprise applications using Clojure.