jbvc/api-patterns
API design principles and decision-making. REST vs GraphQL vs tRPC selection, response formats, versioning, pagination.
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API Documentation Principles
Good docs = happy developers = API adoption.
OpenAPI/Swagger Essentials
Include:
├── All endpoints with examples
├── Request/response schemas
├── Authentication requirements
├── Error response formats
└── Rate limiting infoGood Documentation Has
Essentials:
├── Quick start / Getting started
├── Authentication guide
├── Complete API reference
├── Error handling guide
├── Code examples (multiple languages)
└── Changelog