Top 10 API Design Principles

api-design-principles.md

1. Make the API easy to use and understand.
2. Provide complete and accurate documentation.
3. Use descriptive and consistent naming conventions.
4. Support common HTTP methods such as GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE.
5. Use standard data formats like JSON and XML.
6. Design the API to be flexible and extensible.
7. Support versioning to allow for changes and additions to be made easily.
8. Implement error handling and provide clear error messages.
9. Use security best practices to protect data and prevent unauthorized access.
10. Use API keys or other authentication methods to identify and authorize users.