Mastering RESTful Web Services with Java

Marian Varga has dedicated his career to the integration and API aspects of software solutions across diverse industries. His extensive experience has given him a front-row seat to the evolution of various API styles, their implementation possibilities, and the challenges they present. Passionate about connecting systems through APIs and integration solutions, Marian also bridges the gap between business and technical people, enhancing the efficiency and enjoyment of software development. Marian creates content for and builds a community of people interested in integration. Pedro Andrade has over 14 years of hands-on experience as a software engineer, specializing in ERP systems for small to medium-sized companies across diverse industries. Over the past six years, he has transitioned to larger projects in various countries for different domains, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in Java technologies as Spring framework for web applications. As the co-founder of BarreirasJUG, a Java user group in Brazil, Andrade has actively contributed to the Java community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Silvio de Morais is a software architect from Porto Alegre, Brazil, with over 30 years of experience in IT and software development. He has led projects for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on digital transformation, cloud computing, and software architecture. Silvio holds degrees from PUC Brazil and Harvard University and has conducted research at the University of Tokyo. He actively contributes to tech forums, conferences, and Java User Groups, promoting continuous improvement. He now lives in Orlando, FL, with his wife. Thiago Bomfim has many years of experience in developing Java web applications. He has worked in start-ups and large companies, where he has had the opportunity to create REST APIs for all types of clients, including desktop, web, backend, and mobile. His career is fuelled by a deep commitment to engineering excellence, following the best practices of RESTful APIs and focusing on high performance and backward compatibility. Beyond coding, Thiago is passionate about sharing knowledge. He writes technical articles on his blog, speaks at events, mentors developers, and co-hosts the Out of The Box Developer podcast. Igor Avancini Fraga possesses over 12 years of experience in software engineering and is a full member of the Java Community Process (JCP) by Oracle. He has diligently worked on developing applications, services, and features using Java, C#, and X++ for various companies in Brazil and the United States, thereby delivering numerous successful projects throughout his career, encompassing both backend and frontend domains. In recent years, his focus has predominantly been on backend development tailored for the cloud, with a particular emphasis on the development of RESTful APIs and their seamless integration with other services, third-party platforms, and, more recently, AI technologies.