Structuring URLs

How to structure your URLs to make your API readable and maintainable.

HTTP Methods

How to use HTTP methods to make your API predictable and consistent.

Request parameters

How to send request parameters to your API.

Data Formats

How to send request parameters to your API.

Request Body

How to send request data to your API.

Status Codes

How to return HTTP status codes from your API.

Response Body

How to return response data from your API.

Pagination

How to paginate API responses.

Filtering responses

How to filter API responses.

Caching

How to cache API responses.

Returning Errors

How to return informative API Errors.

Security

How to design an API for improved security.