APIs and Middleware: Designing Connectors That Last
APIs and Middleware: Designing Connectors That Last Great connectors are not just code. They are contracts that teams trust, and they are patterns that survive changes in people, platforms, and data flows. When APIs and middleware are thoughtfully designed, they help apps evolve without breaking. When they are not, small changes become big risks. This guide offers practical ideas to build connectors that age well. Start with a stable contract. Define what must be present, what defaults apply, and how errors are returned. Publish a machine-readable contract (OpenAPI, JSON Schema) and treat it as the single source of truth. Encourage clients to rely on this contract rather than reverse-engineering behavior. A clear contract reduces surprises for both sides. ...