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Say goodbye to building boring APIs with Azure Data API Builder

Stop building boring CRUD APIs. This open-source tool automatically generates secure REST and GraphQL endpoints directly from your database, saving you hours of boilerplate code.

Say goodbye to building boring APIs with Azure Data API Builder
#1about 3 minutes

The problem of building repetitive data APIs

Repetitive CRUD operations for simple applications create unnecessary overhead and boilerplate for developers.

#2about 2 minutes

Introducing the open-source Data API Builder

Data API Builder is an open-source tool that generates REST and GraphQL endpoints from your database at runtime.

#3about 2 minutes

Exploring core features and out-of-the-box benefits

The tool provides built-in support for filtering, sorting, pagination, authentication, caching, and OpenAPI documentation.

#4about 2 minutes

Getting started with the Data API Builder CLI

Use simple CLI commands like `dab init`, `dab add`, and `dab start` to initialize, configure, and run your API.

#5about 2 minutes

Understanding the main configuration file sections

The configuration file is structured into data source, runtime, and entity sections to define API behavior.

#6about 2 minutes

Querying your API using REST, OData, and GraphQL

Consume the generated API through standard REST endpoints, OData query options, or flexible GraphQL queries with relationships.

#7about 5 minutes

Live demo of a React app with role-based access

A practical demonstration shows a React application interacting with the generated API, including role-based permissions and GraphQL queries.

#8about 2 minutes

Handling custom logic with serverless functions

Extend the API's capabilities by intercepting specific requests with a gateway like API Management to trigger custom serverless functions.

#9about 3 minutes

Securing endpoints with authentication and authorization

Secure your API using providers like Entra ID or JWTs and define granular access control with roles, item security, and field security.

#10about 1 minute

Hosting options across cloud and on-premise environments

Deploy Data API Builder anywhere using Docker containers on services like Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, AWS Fargate, or Google Cloud Run.

#11about 2 minutes

Integrating directly with Azure Static Web Apps

Azure Static Web Apps offers a built-in integration that hosts the Data API Builder for you, simplifying deployment.

#12about 5 minutes

Roadmap, community resources, and Q&A

Learn about upcoming features like hot reload, find links to documentation and source code, and hear answers to common questions.

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