Knowledge of SQL
Familiarity with PostgreSQL
Understanding of RESTful APIs
Familiarity with HTTP (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Basic understanding of security and authentication
PostgREST is a standalone web server that turns your PostgreSQL database directly into a RESTful API. The structural constraints and permissions in the database determine the API endpoints and operations.
Day 1:
Session 1 - Introduction to PostgREST
Overview of PostgREST and its features
Advantages of using PostgREST for building RESTful APIs
Understanding the PostgREST architecture and how it works
Lab 1: Installing PostgREST and running it as a standalone web server
Quiz 1: Multiple choice questions on PostgREST concepts and features
Session 2 Setting up PostgREST
Installing and configuring PostgREST
Creating a sample database and tables
Creating a configuration file for PostgREST
Running PostgREST as a standalone web server
Lab 2: Creating a sample database and tables
Lab 3: Creating a configuration file for PostgREST
Quiz 2: Short answer questions on PostgREST installation and configuration
Session 3 Building RESTful APIs with PostgREST
Using HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to interact with the API
Querying the database using filters, sorting, and pagination
Exposing database views and functions as API endpoints
Implementing security and authentication in PostgREST
Lab 4: Implementing basic CRUD operations with PostgREST
Lab 5: Exposing database views as API endpoints
Quiz 3: Scenario-based questions on using filters and pagination with PostgREST
Day 2:
Session 1 Advanced PostgREST Topics
Implementing nested resources and relationships
Handling database transactions using PostgREST
Optimizing API performance and scalability
Using PostgREST with other tools and frameworks (e.g., Swagger)
Lab 6: Implementing nested resources and relationships with PostgREST
Lab 7: Handling database transactions with PostgREST
Quiz 4: Multiple choice questions on advanced PostgREST topicstools (e.g., Postman)
Session 2 Hands-on Practice
Creating a sample project using PostgREST
Designing a database schema for the project
Implementing API endpoints using PostgREST
Testing the API with various Session 1 (2 hours)
Lab 8: Creating a sample project using PostgREST
Lab 9: Implementing additional API endpoints for the project
Quiz 5: Short answer questions on building APIs with PostgREST
Session 3 Best Practices and Tips
Best practices for designing APIs with PostgREST
Tips for maintaining and scaling PostgREST APIs
Real-world examples of using PostgREST in production
Q&A and Wrap-up
Lab 10: Optimizing API performance and scalability with PostgREST
Quiz 6: Scenario-based questions on using PostgREST in real-world projects
Q&A and Wrap-up