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API Design
Resource-Based URLs: Use nouns to represent resources and avoid verbs. For example, /users instead of /getUsers.
HTTP Methods: Use standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on resources.
URL Versioning: Include the version number in the URL (e.g., /api/v1/users). This helps manage changes without breaking existing clients.
- Consistent
Naming Conventions
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Stateless Requests: Each request from a client should contain all the information needed to process the request. Avoid storing client state on the server.
Standard HTTP Status Codes: Use appropriate HTTP status codes to indicate the result of an API request (e.g., 200 for success, 404 for not found, 500 for server error).
Use HTTPS: Always use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Authentication and Authorization: Implement robust authentication (e.g., OAuth2) and authorization mechanisms to secure your API.
Comprehensive Documentation: Provide clear and detailed documentation using tools like Swagger or OpenAPI. Include examples, request/response formats, and error codes.
Paginate Large Responses: For endpoints that return large datasets, implement pagination to improve performance and usability.
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- Flexibility and Extensibility
- Use Query Parameters for Filtering and Sorting
- Provide Informative Responses