Practical API Design for Scalable Systems
Practical API Design for Scalable Systems Designing APIs that scale starts with clear contracts. As teams grow, the API must be easy to use, predictable, and forgiving of small mistakes. A well planned surface helps different services talk to each other without breaking when requirements change. Choose a simple versioning strategy; keep old clients working while you evolve. Prefer an explicit version in the path or a header and publish a deprecation window. Clear communication reduces surprises for developers on your team and on partner teams. ...