Let's Build Our First API - part of codebar Festival 2026
Wed, 18th March | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT (GMT+00:00)

As part of codebar Festival, during this virtual technical workshop with Julissa Rodriguez, together we'll demystify APIs by building one from scratch using Node.js and Express.

What you'll learn:

  • What an API actually is (no jargon, we promise)
  • How to create endpoints that respond to requests
  • Building a mini CRUD application in 90 minutes

Prerequisites: Basic JavaScript knowledge (variables, functions). No prior API experience needed.

Setup: We'll use StackBlitz (browser-based), so just bring your laptop and a modern browser. Zero installation required.

You'll leave with: A working API you built yourself and the confidence to keep exploring.

This workshop will be virtual and held on Zoom, you'll receive the Zoom link on the morning of the workshop. This will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel after. If you have any questions, please drop us an email hello@codebar.io.

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Host

codebar

Schedule

18:00 (GMT) - Join Zoom

18:05 (GMT) - Workshop starts

Sponsors

A big thanks to all of our sponsors for making the event possible!

T. Rowe Price UK
B2C2
Skyscanner

Organisers

Arora Ashani (she/her)

Arora Ashani (she/her)

Kimberley Cook (She/Her)

Kimberley Cook (She/Her)

charlene  kuye

charlene kuye

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