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Build Your Own To-Do List API

The "Build Your Own Simple To-Do List API" project aims to develop a straightforward yet effective API that enables users to manage their daily tasks efficiently.

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Build Your Own To-Do List API

Project Description

This project aims to develop a straightforward yet effective API that enables users to manage their daily tasks efficiently. This API will allow users to sign up for an account, log in, and create, edit, and delete tasks in their to-do list. Users will also be able to view their list of tasks, providing a streamlined way to keep track of their responsibilities and deadlines.In a busy world, keeping track of tasks and

What you'll learn

  • Any Backend Language

  • API Documentation

  • Authentication

  • Database

  • API Development

Project tasks

01

Introduction

02

Authentication

03

User Management

04

Task Management

05

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Project Overview

1
Weeks
18
Tasks
180
Points
Difficulty
beginners
Builders
97

Technologies

RustGoPHPNode.jsJavaC#RubyPythonSQLite

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with JavaScript programming or any backend langauge for server-side development.
  • Experience with databases (e.g. SQLite) for managing task data storage and retrieval.
  • Understanding of REST principles endpoint design and handling HTTP requests.
  • Knowledge of implementing token-based authentication (e.g. JWT) to secure user access to tasks.

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“The course is an excellent resource for beginners. Your explanations of the basics are clear, making it easy for newcomers to grasp. I particularly enjoyed the task management application; it's a practical example that helps solidify the concepts.”

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