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The document outlines the assignment brief for Unit 37 – Application Program Interfaces as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing. It details the requirements for developing a backend API for a web application, including the examination of APIs, design, implementation, and testing processes. Additionally, it provides a vocational scenario involving Code Techniques Pvt Ltd and emphasizes the need for security considerations and the use of various APIs in the application development.

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Unit 37- Assignment V3 (1)

The document outlines the assignment brief for Unit 37 – Application Program Interfaces as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing. It details the requirements for developing a backend API for a web application, including the examination of APIs, design, implementation, and testing processes. Additionally, it provides a vocational scenario involving Code Techniques Pvt Ltd and emphasizes the need for security considerations and the use of various APIs in the application development.

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SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute of Technology

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (RQF)


Assignment Brief

Unit Number and Title Unit 37 – Application Program Interfaces


Academic Year 2024

Unit Tutor Rashmika Dineth Ruwanpathirana

Assignment Title Assignment 1


Yasith Ganearachchi 11-06-2024
IV Name and Date
01-06-2024
Issue Date
Submission Date 29-07-2024

Submission Format

The submission should be an API application and a single e-report which includes code
snippets (with comments) and diagrams where appropriate. The report should be typeset in
Times New Roman with font size 12 and line spacing 1.5, and headings should be consistent
in style. References must be clearly cited in-text and provided in a list of references at the
end of the report using the APA7 referencing style. Ensure the submission is free from
spelling and grammar errors by using the tools available with word processing applications.
Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1. Examine what an API is, the need for APIs and types of APIs
LO2. Apply the knowledge of API research to design an application that incorporates
relevant APIs for a given scenario or a substantial student chosen application
LO3. Implement an application in a suitable development environment
LO4. Document the testing of the application, review and reflect on the APIs used.

Vocational scenario

Code Techniques Pvt Ltd, a renowned software development company, has recently secured a
project to design and develop a sophisticated web application for a high-profile client. As a
software engineer at Code Techniques, you've been assigned the crucial responsibility of
developing the backend part of the application, leveraging your expertise in API design and
development.

The client's requirements are diverse and demanding. They need a robust web application that
seamlessly integrates with various third-party services, handles a large volume of data, and ensures
top-notch security standards. The frontend team is tasked with creating an intuitive user interface,
while your focus lies in architecting a scalable, efficient, and reliable backend system. You are
fully responsible for developing the application for the substantial chosen application. You have
to develop this e-commerce application with both the backend and frontend, following the
guidelines provided below provided by your tech lead.

Assignment activity and guidance

To design the backend API for the system, you need to examine APIs, the relationship between
an API and a software development kit (SDK), the need for APIs, and the types of APIs required
for your system. The API must encompass components related to authentication and authorization,
requiring an evaluation of potential security issues surrounding them.

Furthermore, you should discuss with the team to identify additional requirements beyond CRUD
operations, such as a payment portal API, report generation API, or API for Google Analytics.
Applying knowledge from API research, design an application that incorporates relevant APIs for
specific scenarios, and assess a range of APIs suitable for the platform, covering various uses.

The initial task involves creating a design document for a substantial application that will utilize
a range of APIs, providing justifications for the chosen ones. Clearly outline the requirements
requested by your team and explain how they will be met through the API design approach.
Additionally, analyse the suggested application to determine aspects that could be extended with
suitable APIs.

Once all requirements and designs are finalized, proceed to develop an application that utilizes
APIs for specific purposes, implementing it within a suitable development environment while
adhering to the designed specifications. Utilize existing application frameworks as necessary to
implement APIs. Upon implementation, testing of the application is essential, along with
reviewing and reflecting on the APIs used. Evaluate the performance of the APIs critically within
the application and discuss strategies for providing a data security report. Design and conduct a
'white box' test of the application, recording the results, followed by 'black box' tests, also required.
Utilize obtained results to identify and forecast necessary development updates for the application,
then proceed to update the application accordingly.

Recommended Resources
Please note that the resources listed are examples for you to use as a starting point in your
research – the list is not definitive.

Textbooks
Spencer, T. et al. (2015) Securing the API Stronghold: The Ultimate Guide to API
Security.
1st Ed. Kindle. Amazon.

Websites
developers.google.com: Google Developers (Development Tools)
khronos.org: The Khronos Group “Vulkan API” (Development Tool)

Links
This unit links to the following related units:
Unit 15: Fundamentals of AI & Intelligent Systems
Unit 36: Application Development
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass Merit Distinction


LO1 Examine what an API is, the need for APIs
and types of APIs
D1 Evaluate potential
P1 Examine the M1 Asses a range of security issues
relationship between an APIs for a particular surrounding APIs.
platform that covers a
API and a software
range of uses.
development kit (SDK).

LO2 Apply the knowledge of API research to


design an application that incorporates relevant
APIs for a given scenario or a substantial
D2 Create a design for a
student chosen application
chosen substantial
P2 Analyse an existing M2 Design an application that will
application that could be application that will utilise a range of APIs,
extended with a suitable utilise an API for a justifying choices.
API. given purpose.
Pass Merit Distinction
LO3 Implement an application in a suitable
development environment

D3 Construct an
P3 Build on an existing M3 Develop an application utilising
application framework application that utilises multiple APIs, following
to implement an API. an API. the designs in LO2.

LO4 Document the testing of the application,


review and reflect on the APIs used

P4 Design and complete M4 Conduct ‘black box’ D4 Critically evaluate


a ‘white box’ test of the tests of your application, the APIs used within
application, recording recording the results. your application.
the results. Provide a data security
report of your
M5 Update the
application.
application accordingly
with the results

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