Module 3: REST APIs & Route Handlers
Module 3: REST APIs & Route Handlers
Section titled “Module 3: REST APIs & Route Handlers”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Next.js Route Handlers let you build RESTful APIs directly in your app directory. This module expands on the Route Handler basics from Phase 2, covering production API patterns, security, and third-party integrations.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Phase 2: Route Handlers basics
- Phase 3: Data Fetching & Caching
Topics
Section titled “Topics”- Building RESTful APIs — CRUD endpoints, status codes, error handling, versioning
- API Security & Rate Limiting — CORS, headers, authentication, rate limiting
- Third-party API Integration — Webhooks, external APIs, error handling patterns
Learning Outcomes
Section titled “Learning Outcomes”- Build RESTful CRUD APIs with proper status codes and error handling
- Secure APIs with authentication, rate limiting, and CORS
- Integrate third-party services and handle webhooks