6 Best Practices that Make a Great API .pdf
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The document outlines six best practices for creating effective APIs, emphasizing the importance of throttling, security, and infrastructure assessment. It highlights the role of APIs in mobile application development and provides guidance on ensuring reliable performance and user experience. Proper documentation is also noted as essential for enabling third-party developers to effectively utilize the API.
![#2. API Gateway as Enforcer
API Gateway as Enforcer: You must
consider several aspects when
bridging security within the
application. The gateway to security
within the API should be defined as
that would be the enforcement
point. You can use API keys or
OAuth to encrypt the message and
improve confidentiality.
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6 Best Practices that Make a Great API .pdf
- 1. 6 Best Practices that Make a Great API
- 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Incorporate Throttling 2. API Gateway as Enforcer 3. Use HTTP Overriding Method 4. Assess the Infrastructure 5. Security is key to API design 6. third-party apps and developers might use Your API
- 3. Unlock the Unbeatable: Proven Best Practices for Crafting an Exceptional API. From creating endpoints to understanding the importance of documentation, these time-tested tips will help you build an API that will stand the test of time. Delve into the details behind crafting a superior user experience and discover what makes a truly great API. INTRODUCTION API is core to mobile application development. Most developers rely heavily on APIs to introduce the numerous features required to boost the application. Developers use APIs whether they want to integrate payment gateways into the application or add a social media channel. This is the fastest-growing niche, as a lot of development occurs via the interface. It can streamline the processes and enhance the development speed, thus allowing you to deploy your apps before the competition.
- 4. #1. Incorporate Throttling Incorporate Throttling: With Throttling in your API, you can break the traffic and back up the APIs. It will improve your APIs security against the Denial of Service attacks.
- 5. #2. API Gateway as Enforcer API Gateway as Enforcer: You must consider several aspects when bridging security within the application. The gateway to security within the API should be defined as that would be the enforcement point. You can use API keys or OAuth to encrypt the message and improve confidentiality. A Guide to API Development [Cost, Skills, tools and Best Practices]
- 6. #3. Use HTTP Overriding Method Use HTTP Overriding Method: You should use the HTTP method to ensure the RESTFul web services override. You can implement the custom HTTP header, X-HTTP, for the override. It will improve the functionality.
- 7. #4. Assess the Infrastructure Assess the Infrastructure: Monitoring your API's architecture and infrastructure is important. You will notice memory leaks and CPU drainage. Some tools can help observe the infrastructure and architecture. You will eventually be able to prevent the issues.
- 8. #5. Security is key to API design Security is key to API design: From the architecture to the technology, everything should be hacker-proof. The API should be designed considering the safe data transfer between applications.
- 9. #6. Third-party apps and developers might use Your API Third-party apps and developers might use Your API: You should have a defined document to help the developers integrate the API and utilise the information to create their solutions. Documentation can also help your developers test quickly and optimise the API services.
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