API Design Fundamentals

Guidance for designing effective APIs including protocol selection, resource modeling, and best practices.

When to Use This Skill

• Choosing between REST, GraphQL, and gRPC
• Designing resource models and endpoints
• Understanding API design best practices
• Creating consistent API conventions
• Designing for developer experience

Protocol Comparison

REST (Representational State Transfer)

Best for: CRUD operations, public APIs, broad client compatibility