🔒 Authentication & Security
Always use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Implement OAuth 2.0 or API keys for secure access control.
Validate and sanitize all inputs to prevent injection attacks.
Use rate limiting to protect against abuse.
⚡ Performance Optimization
Cache responses using HTTP caching headers (e.g., Cache-Control).
Minimize payload size by using JSON or protocol buffers.
Implement pagination for large datasets.
Use asynchronous processing for long-running tasks.
⚠️ Error Handling
Return clear, actionable error messages in JSON format.
Use standard HTTP status codes (e.g., 404 for not found, 500 for server errors).
Log errors securely for debugging purposes.
Avoid exposing sensitive information in error responses.
📚 Further Reading
For detailed implementation guides, check out our API Reference Guide.
Explore more best practices in our Developer Documentation.