Build an API From the Ground up
Things to consider before start
REST v/s Web Services (SOAP)
Response Data Format (XML, JSON)
Service Contract Description
API Authentication
Service Versioning
Rate Limits
Documentation
Helper Libraries
Dedicated Public API Web page/site
How to start
Plan
Specify a clear design structure for how the API should be build.
Tools
Swagger Editor
Build
Generate boilerplate code in different languages.
Tools
Swagger Codegen
Inspect
make sure all APIs are working
Tools
Swagger Inspector
Describe and document
Documenting your project for your end user
Tools
Swagger UI
Put it on the market
To get more insights
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