Most organizations with a web presence build and operate APIs; the doorway for customers to interact with the company's services. Designing, building, and managing these critical programs affect everyone in the organization, from engineers and product owners to C-suite executives. But the real challenge for developers and solution architects is creating an API platform from the ground up. With this practical book, you'll learn strategies for building and testing REST APIs that use API gateways to combine offerings at the microservice level. Authors James Gough, Daniel Bryant, and Matthew Auburn demonstrate how simple additions to this infrastructure can help engineers and organizations migrate to the cloud; and open the opportunity to connect internal services using technologies like a service mesh. Learn API fundamentals and architectural patterns for building an API platform Explore evolving trends such as asynchronous and streaming APIs Help drive your API program by performing an informed architectural role Build and configure key components of an API platform Deploy gateways and service meshes based on case studies Understand core security and vulnerabilities in API architecture Secure data and services using OAuth 2.0, TLS, and web application firewalls

Continuous delivery adds enormous value to the business and the entire software delivery lifecycle, but adopting this practice means mastering new skills typically outside of a developer’s comfort zone. In this practical book, Daniel Bryant and Abraham Marín-Pérez provide guidance to help experienced Java developers master skills such as architectural design, automated quality assurance, and application packaging and deployment on a variety of platforms. Not only will you learn how to create a comprehensive build pipeline for continually delivering effective software, but you’ll also explore how Java application architecture and deployment platforms have affected the way we rapidly and safely deliver new software to production environments. Get advice for beginning or completing your migration to continuous delivery Design architecture to enable the continuous delivery of Java applications Build application artifacts including fat JARs, virtual machine images, and operating system container (Docker) images Use continuous integration tooling like Jenkins, PMD, and find-sec-bugs to automate code quality checks Create a comprehensive build pipeline and design software to separate the deploy and release processes Explore why functional and system quality attribute testing is vital from development to delivery Learn how to effectively build and test applications locally and observe your system while it runs in production

Crunch Time relates the story of a couple of teenagers who undergo a practical process of repentance and pacification in regard to God. This title refers to a phrase one might use at a rather crucial moment in a competition, while also suggesting a potentially important chapter of human experience. Combining a conception of certain Christian principles with a sense of diverse challenges that may be part of life in a modern society, the narrative imparts a message about belief. Crunch Time was written in the form of a script. The author, a lover of Shakespearean plays, was inspired to articulate the story as if anyone could associate with the characters. The main purpose of this novel is to articulate and illustrate the love of Jesus Christ. It makes no difference who you are. God loves you and He desires a relationship. Although Jesus cares, one must make a crucial decision for oneself. The next breath of one's body is not guaranteed; it is "Crunch Time." Time is running out on many; however, one must choose Christ to experience love, peace, and happiness. Within many communities, the young black males are under attack. Seventy percent of them are dropping out of school to attend the "Corner University." Drugs, violence, and premarital sex are among the pinnacle of problems. Many youth are throwing their hands up from the different experiences life gives. Sadly, when some of these young men throw their hands up, they will be staring down the barrel of a gun The novel, Crunch Time, is written for all races. There is a message for all to hear. The characters in this novel represent the entire human race.