Loopback Training

Overview

LoopBack is a Node.js middleware for building APIs and connecting them to backend data sources. Using LoopBack, users can create end-to-end REST APIs with little to no code.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at web developers who wish to use LoopBack for REST API development.

Learning Objectives

Build dynamic REST APIs with LoopBack.
Access data from data sources and other REST APIs.
Load and run a REST web service on-premises.
Configure security features in LoopBack

Course duration

2 Days

Course outline

Introduction

The Fundamentals of APIs and Their Functionality

Scalar types
Web architecture patterns

REST Overvie

Get option
Pull option
Post option
Delete option

Preparing the Development Environment

Installing and configuring LoopBack

Models and Data Sources

Creating and testing a model
Connecting to data sources

Authentication

Authenticating endpoints
Creating a public route
Using ACL
Adding login

Security

Locking down REST web services

Summary and Conclusion