API Patterns Skill

Purpose

Design and implement APIs using the optimal pattern and framework for the use case. Choose between REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and tRPC based on API consumers, performance requirements, and type safety needs.

When to Use This Skill

Use when:

• Building backend APIs for web, mobile, or service consumers
• Connecting frontend components (forms, tables, dashboards) to databases
• Implementing pagination, rate limiting, or caching strategies
• Generating OpenAPI documentation automatically
• Choosing between REST, GraphQL, gRPC, or tRPC patterns
• Integrating authentication and authorization
• Optimizing API performance and scalability

Quick Decision Framework