RESTful API Design Principles Every Developer Should Know
Good API design makes the difference between a service developers love and one they avoid. These principles ensure your API is intuitive, consistent, and maintainable. Resource-Oriented: Design endpoints around resources (nouns), not actions: GET /users - list users POST /users - create user GET /users/123 - get specific user PUT /users/123 - update user Consistent Naming: Use plural nouns, snake_case or camelCase consistently, and standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH)....