Five key considerations for designing good APIs: defining a clear interface (resources, endpoints, request/response formats), choosing the right API paradigm (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC), modeling entity relationships explicitly in endpoint structure, versioning strategies to avoid breaking existing clients, and rate limiting techniques to protect backend systems. Each topic includes practical examples and tips.
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1 - The Interface2 - API Paradigms3 - Modeling Relationships4 - Versioning5 - Rate Limiting1.5K Impressions