API Technical Writing Practice Exam
API Technical Writing Practice Exam
About API Technical Writing Exam
The API Technical Writing Exam is designed for individuals who want to excel in creating comprehensive, clear, and user-friendly documentation for APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This exam covers the essential skills and knowledge needed to write API documentation that effectively communicates technical details to developers and users alike. It is ideal for technical writers, developers, and anyone looking to specialize in API documentation.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Technical writers looking to specialize in API documentation
- Developers interested in learning how to document their own APIs
- Anyone involved in the development or maintenance of APIs
- Individuals seeking to improve their technical writing skills in a programming context
- Those interested in enhancing their resume with technical writing expertise for API documentation
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of software development and APIs
- Proficiency in technical writing with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness
- Familiarity with API tools and platforms (e.g., Postman, Swagger, RAML)
- Ability to translate technical jargon into clear, user-friendly language
- Understanding of JSON, XML, REST, SOAP, and other common API-related technologies
Knowledge Gained
- Skills to write clear and effective API documentation
- Understanding of API structures, endpoints, parameters, and response formats
- Knowledge of documentation best practices for RESTful and SOAP APIs
- Experience with tools used for API documentation like Swagger and Postman
- Ability to document API calls, including methods, headers, query parameters, and responses
Course Outline
The API Technical Writing Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to API Technical Writing
- What is API documentation and why it is important
- Types of APIs: REST, SOAP, and GraphQL
- The role of an API technical writer
Domain 2 – Understanding API Structure
- Understanding API endpoints, methods, and request types
- What are parameters and responses?
- Working with request and response bodies (JSON, XML, etc.)
Domain 3 – Writing API Documentation
- Writing clear and concise descriptions for API methods
- Documenting request and response formats
- Creating examples of API calls and responses
- Best practices for structuring API documentation
Domain 4 – Tools and Technologies for API Documentation
- Using tools like Postman, Swagger, and RAML for API testing and documentation
- Creating interactive API documentation with Swagger UI
- Version control for API documentation
Domain 5 – Writing for Developers
- Understanding the developer audience
- How to document error codes and debugging information
- Including usage examples and code snippets
Domain 6 – Advanced API Documentation Concepts
- Documenting authentication methods (OAuth, API Keys, etc.)
- Working with API versions and changes
- Ensuring documentation is up-to-date and accurate
