Tag: api-design
Browse 6 practical software engineering resources tagged with "api-design". Discover code recipes, design patterns, documentation templates, and in-depth guides to help you build, deploy, and maintain production-ready solutions involving api-design. Each resource is written for engineers who ship real systems, with copy-paste examples and practical trade-offs.
API Design
API design is the practice of defining interfaces that are clear, consistent, and easy to consume. Good design reduces integration friction and improves long-term maintainability.
The resources below cover REST, GraphQL, versioning, pagination, error responses, and OpenAPI. Each guide helps you design APIs that developers enjoy using.
Every resource includes clear explanations, copy-paste code, and practical warnings. Use them to make informed decisions, avoid production pitfalls, and speed up your delivery. If you are just getting started, read the beginner-friendly articles first; if you are experienced, jump straight to the advanced patterns and architecture guides. New resources are added regularly, so bookmark this page and check back for the latest patterns.
Structured GraphQL Errors with Extension Codes
Implement structured error handling in GraphQL with custom error classes, extension codes, and...
GraphQL Error Extension Pattern
Attach structured metadata to GraphQL errors using extension codes for predictable client-side...
GraphQL API Design Guidelines
GraphQL API design guidelines with schema structure, naming, mutations, pagination, auth, rate...
GraphQL Schema Review Checklist
Checklist for reviewing GraphQL schemas: naming conventions, type design, pagination, error...
Complete Guide to API Versioning Strategies
Version REST and GraphQL APIs with URI, header, query param, and content negotiation strategies....
Complete Guide to GraphQL Schema Design
Design GraphQL schemas for evolution, performance, and maintainability. Covers type design,...