Backend Development Mastery with Node.js | Vishwa Mohan - Building APIs with Node.js | Advanced Backend Development with Node.js | Day 17

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Welcome to Day 17 of the "Backend Development Mastery" series! Today, we're diving into one of the most essential skills in backend development — building APIs with Node.js. You’ll learn the fundamentals of creating a RESTful API, handling HTTP requests, and sending JSON responses using Node’s built-in modules — without any external frameworks. Whether you’re new to backend development or brushing up your skills, this video will show you how APIs work under the hood and how to build a clean, functional API from scratch. Timestamp: 00:00 - 00:39 - Introduction 00:39 - 11:19 - What is API 11:19 - 23:00 - Restful API and concept of Stateless/Stateful 23:00 - 34:09 - Difference between URI and URL and how to define it 34:09 - 40:03 - How to build Restful APIs 40:03 - 43:15 - Path Parameter and Query Parameter 43:15 - 45:20 - Idempotent and Non-Idempotent APIs 45:20 - 46:46 - Conclusion By the end, you’ll be able to build your own basic API using pure Node.js — a critical step toward mastering backend development.