Build APIs That Scale, Architect Systems That Last
Master the art of modern API development and cloud-native architecture. Whether you're designing GraphQL schemas, building serverless systems, or architecting microservices, we provide the structured learning path you need to advance your technical expertise.
The API Development Landscape Is Evolving Rapidly
And staying current requires more than tutorial-hopping and documentation reading
Fragmented Learning
You've watched countless tutorials, read documentation, and tried various approaches. Yet when it comes to building production-ready APIs, the pieces don't quite fit together. The gap between theory and real-world implementation feels wider than ever.
Architecture Uncertainty
Should you use REST or GraphQL? When does serverless make sense? How do you design microservices that don't become a maintenance nightmare? These decisions carry long-term consequences, and the documentation rarely addresses the trade-offs you face in your specific context.
Performance Blind Spots
Your API works in development, but production reveals issues you didn't anticipate. Emerge when scaling, and fixing them requires understanding that goes beyond basic implementation patterns.
Career Progression Plateau
You're comfortable with your current stack, but the market demands expertise in modern architectures. Without structured learning and hands-on experience with GraphQL, serverless, and microservices, advancing to senior or architect roles remains out of reach.
These challenges aren't due to lack of effort. They emerge because modern API development requires systematic understanding of patterns, trade-offs, and best practices that only come from structured learning and real-world application. You need more than code examples—you need the architectural thinking that connects them.
Structured Learning That Bridges Theory and Production
Our methodology focuses on the architectural patterns and implementation details that matter in real systems
Schema-First Development Approach
We start with the contract—your API schema—before writing implementation code. This approach ensures type safety, clear boundaries, and maintainable systems. You'll learn to design GraphQL schemas that scale, model REST APIs with proper resource hierarchies, and create event schemas that enable loose coupling in distributed systems.
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Production-Ready Patterns
Every concept includes the error handling, caching strategies, and performance optimizations you'll need in production. We cover authentication flows that actually work, rate limiting approaches that scale, and monitoring patterns that provide visibility into system behavior. You'll implement circuit breakers, build distributed tracing, and design retry logic that prevents cascading failures.
Hands-On Architecture Labs
Learning API development requires building systems, not just reading about them. Our labs guide you through implementing GraphQL federation, designing serverless workflows, and architecting microservices with proper service boundaries. Each lab includes the infrastructure-as-code setup, deployment configurations, and testing strategies that make your learning directly applicable to production environments.
Personalized Learning Paths
Your background and goals shape your learning journey. Whether you're a backend developer adding GraphQL expertise, a full-stack engineer moving into architecture, or a technical lead designing distributed systems, the curriculum adapts to meet you where you are and guide you toward mastery in areas that align with your career objectives.
From Implementation to Architecture
The progression from building features to designing systems
Where You Are Now
- → Working with REST APIs but aware of GraphQL's potential for reducing over-fetching
- → Building monolithic applications while considering microservices architecture
- → Managing servers when serverless might offer better scaling characteristics
- → Implementing features without the architectural context for long-term maintainability
- → Learning from scattered resources rather than following a systematic progression
Where You're Headed
- ✓ Designing GraphQL schemas that serve multiple clients efficiently with proper federation
- ✓ Architecting microservices with clear boundaries and effective communication patterns
- ✓ Building serverless systems that scale automatically while managing costs effectively
- ✓ Making architectural decisions based on understanding trade-offs and system requirements
- ✓ Applying proven patterns systematically rather than reinventing solutions
The Journey Between
This transformation happens through systematic skill development across three dimensions. First, you build technical proficiency with modern tools and frameworks through hands-on implementation. Second, you develop architectural thinking by understanding patterns, trade-offs, and design principles that apply across technologies. Third, you gain production readiness by learning the operational concerns that distinguish hobby projects from enterprise systems.
The progression isn't linear—it's iterative. You'll revisit concepts at deeper levels as your understanding grows. What starts as learning GraphQL syntax evolves into designing schemas that prevent N+1 queries. Basic microservices knowledge develops into expertise in service mesh implementation and distributed tracing. This depth comes from combining structured instruction with practical application in realistic scenarios.
Expertise Grounded in Production Experience
Our instructors have architected systems at scale and bring that knowledge to your learning
Professional Background
Our lead instructor, Kenji Matsuda, has spent over a decade designing and implementing API architectures for organizations ranging from Tokyo-based startups to multinational enterprises. His experience includes building GraphQL federation systems serving millions of requests daily, architecting serverless platforms that reduced infrastructure costs by 60 percent, and designing microservices architectures that enabled teams to deploy independently dozens of times per day.
The curriculum reflects patterns and practices proven in production environments. Every design decision, performance optimization, and architectural pattern taught in our courses has been validated through real-world application. This practical grounding ensures you're learning approaches that work when systems face actual traffic, not just theoretical ideals.
Industry Certifications
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional
- Google Cloud Professional Developer
- GraphQL Foundation Certification
- Spring Professional Certification
Teaching Credentials
- Computer Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology
- Guest lecturer at Waseda University
- Conference speaker at GraphQL Summit
- Published author on API design patterns
Take the Next Step in Your API Development Journey
Share your background and goals, and we'll guide you toward the learning path that fits your needs
Learn With Confidence
We're committed to your success and want you to feel secure in your investment
No-Obligation Consultation
Discuss your goals and explore course options without any commitment. We'll help you determine if our approach aligns with your learning needs.
Flexible Learning Pace
Access course materials on your schedule. Whether you prefer intensive weekends or steady weeknight progress, the structure adapts to your availability.
Ongoing Support
Access to instructor guidance doesn't end when the course does. Get answers to questions as you apply concepts in your own projects.
What Students Appreciate Most
Students consistently highlight three aspects of their experience. First, the clarity of explanations—complex architectural concepts become understandable through systematic breakdown and practical examples. Second, the relevance of content—every topic connects directly to skills needed in professional development environments. Third, the approachability of instruction—we create a learning environment where questions are welcomed and progress happens at a sustainable pace.
This isn't about pushing you through content quickly. It's about ensuring you develop genuine understanding that translates into capability. The goal is mastery, not just completion.
Choose Your Learning Path
Structured courses designed to take you from proficiency to expertise in specific domains
GraphQL API Development
Design and implement flexible APIs using GraphQL for modern application needs. Master schema design, resolver implementation, Apollo Server, and federation architectures. Build type-safe APIs with real-time features and proper authentication.
- Schema design and type safety
- Resolver patterns and N+1 prevention
- Subscription and real-time features
- Federation architecture patterns
Serverless Architecture Patterns
Build scalable applications using serverless technologies and cloud-native services. Learn AWS Lambda, API Gateway, event-driven patterns, and DynamoDB modeling. Implement CQRS patterns and create event-driven systems with proper cost optimization.
- Lambda and API Gateway setup
- Event-driven architecture patterns
- Cold start optimization techniques
- Distributed tracing and observability
Microservices with Spring Boot
Develop robust microservices using Spring Boot and cloud-native technologies. Learn service decomposition, Spring Cloud components, service mesh integration, and resilience patterns. Implement service discovery, circuit breakers, and event sourcing.
- Service decomposition strategies
- Spring Cloud configuration
- Distributed transactions and saga
- Circuit breaker implementation