API Design Best Practices — REST, GraphQL, and Beyond

Good API design is the foundation of great developer experience. In this video, we explore the principles that make APIs intuitive, performant, and maintainable.

What We Cover - RESTful API design principles and conventions - When to choose GraphQL over REST - API versioning strategies - Error handling and status codes - Authentication and rate limiting - Documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger - Real-world examples and anti-patterns

Whether you're building APIs for internal use or public consumption, these principles will help you create interfaces that developers love to use.