Scalable-Systems

API Design Best Practices for Scalable Systems APIs scale best when their contracts stay stable as the system grows. Plan for change, data movement, and retry behavior from day one. Clear interfaces reduce coupling and help services recover quickly under load. Design around resources, not actions. Use intuitive, plural paths like /customers, /orders, /products. Keep payloads predictable and small. Consistent field names across endpoints make it easier for clients to parse and cache data effectively. ...