Learn to write test-driven microservices, REST APIs, and web service APIs with PHP using the Lumen micro-framework, from the now popular Laravel family. This book shows you how testing APIs can help you write bullet-proof web application services and microservices. In the Lumen Programming Guide you will learn how to use Lumen-a micro-framework by Laravel-to write bullet-proof APIs. Lumen helps you write productive, maintainable APIs using modern application design. You will learn how to write fully-tested APIs and understand essential Lumen concepts used to build a solid foundation for writing API projects. What You Will Learn* Maintain your API's database structure through built-in database migrations* Write tests with factory data in a test database* Respond with consistent data output in JSON* Deal with PHP exceptions by using JSON responses* Create, read, update, and delete REST resources* Represent model associations in API responses* Build a solid foundation for writing tests with PHPUnit and Mockery* Validate data Who This Book Is For PHP developers with no Laravel experience. Only a basic understanding of HTTP and writing PHP applications is needed to get started.

• Author: Paul Redmond
• Publisher: Apress
• ISBN: 9781484221860