Introduction to API Documentation

• Importance of API documentation in software development
• Overview of Swagger and its role in API documentation
• Benefits of using Swagger for API design and documentation

Swagger Core Features

• Understanding the core features of Swagger
• An overview of Swagger UI, Swagger Editor, and Swagger Codegen
• Working with Swagger annotations and API metadata

Setting up Swagger in a Project

• Configuring Swagger in different frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Node.js, ASP.NET, etc.)
• Installing and integrating Swagger libraries and dependencies
• Setting up Swagger documentation endpoints

Defining API Contracts with Swagger

• Writing API specifications using the OpenAPI Specification (formerly Swagger Specification)
• Documenting endpoints, request parameters, headers, and response types
• Adding descriptions, examples, and annotations to API contracts

Documenting RESTful APIs

• Documenting RESTful endpoints with Swagger
• Defining resource paths, HTTP methods, and query parameters
• Documenting request and response payloads

API Versioning and Documentation

• Handling API versioning in Swagger
• Documenting multiple versions of APIs
• Managing and documenting changes to API contracts

Authentication and Authorization in Swagger

• Documenting authentication mechanisms using Swagger
• Specifying API security requirements and scopes
• Using Swagger to document authorization flows

Generating Interactive API Documentation

• Using Swagger UI to generate interactive API documentation
• Customizing the appearance and layout of Swagger UI
• Exploring and testing APIs through Swagger UI

Swagger Code Generation

• Generating client SDKs and server stubs using Swagger Codegen
• Customizing code generation templates and options
• Integrating generated code into client and server applications

Advanced Swagger Features

• Documenting complex data models and schema definitions
• Documenting error responses and exception handling
• Adding custom extensions and metadata to Swagger specifications

Integrating Swagger with Testing and CI/CD

• Using Swagger for API testing and validation
• Automating API documentation generation in CI/CD pipelines
• Incorporating Swagger into API governance and quality assurance processes

API Governance and Collaboration with SwaggerHub

• Overview of SwaggerHub for API governance and collaboration
• Collaborating on API design and documentation using SwaggerHub
• Managing API versions, access control, and API lifecycle in SwaggerHub

Best Practices for Swagger Documentation

• Applying best practices for designing clear and consistent Swagger documentation
• Structuring Swagger documentation for readability and maintainability
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of Swagger documentation