Design Principles

  • Consistency
    Always follow consistent naming conventions and request/response structures.

    API Design

  • Simplicity
    Keep endpoints minimal and avoid overcomplicating logic.

    Clean Code

  • Scalability
    Design with future growth in mind, using RESTful principles.

    Scalable Architecture

Security Practices ⚙️

  • Authentication
    Implement OAuth 2.0 or API keys for secure access.

    Security Check

  • Data Validation
    Validate all inputs to prevent injection attacks.

    SSL Encryption

  • Rate Limiting
    Use rate limiting to protect against abuse.

    Throttle Control

Performance Optimization 🚀

  • Caching
    Leverage HTTP caching headers for faster responses.

    Cache Memory

  • Compression
    Enable GZIP or Brotli for reduced payload sizes.

    Performance Optimization

  • Asynchronous Processing
    Offload long-running tasks to background workers.

    Load Balancer

For deeper insights, check our REST API Introduction. 📘