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Rest API Workshop - Venue Details are Out!

Maria Jose Herrera July 17, 2024

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Maria Jose Herrera

July 17, 2024

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We have confirmed the venue for our REST API Development Workshop!

We’re excited to share that the venue for our REST API Development Workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been confirmed! This 2-day, hands-on workshop will occur at Bottega Exchange before the Adobe CFSummit 2024.

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Workshop Details



Join us at Bottega Exchange to improve your projects, increase productivity, and enhance your skills with modern API development techniques.

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Workshop Overview

During this workshop, you'll learn to build a robust REST API using ColdBox and essential Ortus tools.Topics include:

  • Environment Setup: Configure your API with CommandBox, environment variables, and cfconfig.
  • API Development: Create RESTful handlers with ColdBox, secure them with cbSecurity, and validate data with cbValidation.
  • API Documentation: Use Swagger annotations to document your APIs.
  • Testing: Implement BDD integration tests to ensure your API performs flawlessly.
  • Database Management: Handle database tables and data access with qb.
  • Development Tools: Utilize Postman and ngrok for API development and testing.

What’s Included

  • Lunch: Provided during the workshop.
  • Ortus Swag and Surprises: Take home some cool goodies from Ortus!

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Target Audience

This workshop is ideal for CFML and BoxLang developers of all levels looking to build and secure a CFML REST API backend with JWT authentication. Familiarity with CommandBox and ColdBox is helpful but not required.


Why Attend?

You’ll gain hands-on experience in:

  • We are building a REST API using scaffolding templates and essential modules.
  • We are implementing best practices for routing, authentication, and documentation.
  • We are securing API calls with JWT authentication.
  • We are creating thorough API documentation.
  • We are writing and running tests to ensure optimal API performance.

Key Learning Points

  • CommandBox: Set up your environment, install modules, and configure migrations.
  • API Implementation: Manage JWT authentication, perform CRUD operations, and validate inputs.
  • API Documentation and Testing: Use Swagger UI Tooling and Postman to document and test your APIs.
  • Additional Topics: Debugging with cbDebugger and an introduction to CI/CD (time permitting).

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Prerequisites

  • Programming Knowledge: Basic understanding of API concepts and ColdFusion.
  • Hardware and Software: A laptop with CommandBox, a code editor (VS Code recommended), MySQL client, Postman, and ngrok.
  • Database Setup: MySQL 8 installed locally or via Docker (remote server backup provided).

Required Tools


Workshop Takeaways

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a fully functional, secure, and well-documented REST API. You’ll understand:

  • CommandBox basics for hosting your site.
  • Best practices for creating ColdBox REST APIs.
  • We are securing your API with JWT authentication.
  • We are managing databases with qb migrations.
  • We are validating API inputs.
  • Test and document your APIs using Postman and Swagger tools.

Meet Your Instructor

Luis Majano, the creator of ColdBox, BoxLang, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, will lead the workshop assisted by our Mr. Modernize or Die Gavin Pickin. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert! Learn more about Luis Majano and his modern development trajectory.


Register Now and Save Your Spot!

Seats are limited, so don’t wait! Secure your spot today and join us at Bottega Exchange for this exciting workshop at Adobe CFSummit 2024.

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We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

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