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API Design

Principles

APIs should be:

• Predictable.
• Secure.
• Documented.

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Requirements

Endpoints should:

• Validate input.
• Return clear errors.
• Use correct status codes.

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Versioning

Future SaaS may require:

API versions.

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Security

Every endpoint must verify:

Authentication.

Authorization.

Ownership.