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This series summarizes the book Designing Web APIs, guiding readers to shift from API users to API providers. It covers best practices for creating effective APIs, focusing on design, implementation, and maintenance for building robust, scalable APIs
Overview Let’s get back to the chapter title “What’s an API?” As we know, it’s an application programming interface. However, APIs are so much more than their name suggests, and to understand what they really are, we must focus on the keyword interfa...
Choosing the right API style is important for future success. It sets how a service shares data with other applications. Some companies don't plan enough for future updates, making it hard to change the API once it's in use by other developers. To av...
API security is vital for web applications because new security risks appear all the time, and a breach can lead to serious data and financial losses. Engineers use methods like SSL, content checks, logs, and protections against attacks like CSRF and...
In the previous chapters, we covered the basics of data transmission and how to choose the right patterns for your API. Now, let’s dive into some practical design tips that will help your developers make the most of your API. Designing for Real-Life ...
Now that we’ve covered API paradigms, security, and best practices, it’s time to put these concepts into action. This chapter focuses on designing APIs through a hands-on approach using an imaginary example, emphasizing user-focused design and practi...
When others rely on your API, availability and reliability become critical. You need to make sure it’s always up, responsive, and fast, even during unexpected usage spikes. A sudden spike in traffic can degrade your service quality or even crash your...
