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Say goodbye to building boring APIs with Azure Data API Builder
#1about 3 minutes
The problem of building repetitive data APIs
Repetitive CRUD operations for simple applications create unnecessary overhead and boilerplate for developers.
#2about 2 minutes
Introducing the open-source Data API Builder
Data API Builder is an open-source tool that generates REST and GraphQL endpoints from your database at runtime.
#3about 2 minutes
Exploring core features and out-of-the-box benefits
The tool provides built-in support for filtering, sorting, pagination, authentication, caching, and OpenAPI documentation.
#4about 2 minutes
Getting started with the Data API Builder CLI
Use simple CLI commands like `dab init`, `dab add`, and `dab start` to initialize, configure, and run your API.
#5about 2 minutes
Understanding the main configuration file sections
The configuration file is structured into data source, runtime, and entity sections to define API behavior.
#6about 2 minutes
Querying your API using REST, OData, and GraphQL
Consume the generated API through standard REST endpoints, OData query options, or flexible GraphQL queries with relationships.
#7about 5 minutes
Live demo of a React app with role-based access
A practical demonstration shows a React application interacting with the generated API, including role-based permissions and GraphQL queries.
#8about 2 minutes
Handling custom logic with serverless functions
Extend the API's capabilities by intercepting specific requests with a gateway like API Management to trigger custom serverless functions.
#9about 3 minutes
Securing endpoints with authentication and authorization
Secure your API using providers like Entra ID or JWTs and define granular access control with roles, item security, and field security.
#10about 1 minute
Hosting options across cloud and on-premise environments
Deploy Data API Builder anywhere using Docker containers on services like Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, AWS Fargate, or Google Cloud Run.
#11about 2 minutes
Integrating directly with Azure Static Web Apps
Azure Static Web Apps offers a built-in integration that hosts the Data API Builder for you, simplifying deployment.
#12about 5 minutes
Roadmap, community resources, and Q&A
Learn about upcoming features like hot reload, find links to documentation and source code, and hear answers to common questions.
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