API-First Design Building Flexible Systems
API-First Design Building Flexible Systems API-first design means we start by defining the interfaces that other parts of the system will rely on. By agreeing on contracts early, teams can work in parallel, test interactions sooner, and keep options open for different implementations later. In practice, this approach fits web services, internal microservices, and partner integrations. It helps avoid late changes that break clients and raises the likelihood of reusable, stable components. ...