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API Design Principles

Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers. Use when designing new APIs, reviewing API specifications, or establishing API design standards.

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API Design Principles

Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers and stand the test of time.

When to Use This Skill

Designing new REST or GraphQL APIs
Refactoring existing APIs for better usability
Establishing API design standards for your team
Reviewing API specifications before implementation
Migrating between API paradigms (REST to GraphQL, etc.)
Creating developer-friendly API documentation
Optimizing APIs for specific use cases (mobile, third-party integrations)

Core Concepts

1. RESTful Design Principles

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API Design Principles

API Design Principles

When to Use This Skill

Core Concepts

1. RESTful Design Principles

2. GraphQL Design Principles

3. API Versioning Strategies

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Best Practices

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

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