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Welcome to API Hell: The Seven Deadly Sins (and a Few More) of Bad API Design

Welcome to API Hell: The Seven Deadly Sins (and a Few More) of Bad API Design

Building an API is a craft — part engineering, part empathy. It’s not just about making data accessible, but making it predictable, secure, and pleasant to use. Yet, so many developers unknowingly create what can only be described as API Hell. If your API commits any of the following sins,

Why Verbose API Responses Often Beat Compact Ones

Why Verbose API Responses Often Beat Compact Ones

When designing APIs, one of the most common debates is: should responses be short and compact, or more descriptive and verbose? Both approaches are valid, but they serve different purposes. To illustrate, let’s look at two possible ways of returning data from an API that provides information about user

REST vs. RPC: Understanding the Core Differences in API Design

REST vs. RPC: Understanding the Core Differences in API Design

When it comes to designing web APIs, two common architectural styles often spark debate: REST and RPC. Both use HTTP as a transport layer, but they follow distinct philosophies. Let’s dive deeper to understand what sets them apart, when to use each, and why the underlying transport (like HTTP)

The Ultimate Guide to API Protocols: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

The Ultimate Guide to API Protocols: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

APIs are the backbone of modern software systems, enabling different services, platforms, and applications to communicate seamlessly. But not all APIs are created equal. Choosing the right API protocol depends on many factors such as performance, real-time needs, device limitations, and the nature of data exchange. In this guide, we’