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A collection of API Design articles, including best practices, guides, and tutorials. Stay updated with the latest in API Design.

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API Design
GraphQL API Design: Powerful Practices to Delight Developers

Learn best practices for GraphQL API design.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

5/26/2025

API Design
API Tooling
API Observability: Tools and Best Practices for Developers

Learn crucial tools & best practices for API observability.

Martyn Davies

Martyn Davies

5/23/2025

API Design
SOAP vs REST APIs: The Ultimate Showdown

Explore the differences between SOAP and REST APIs, their strengths, use cases, and which is best for your application needs.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

5/18/2025

API Design
How to Transition from SOAP to REST APIs

Learn how to transition from SOAP to REST APIs, simplifying development and enhancing performance with key steps and best practices.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

5/18/2025

API Design
Python
Creating SOAP APIs in Python

Learn to create and manage SOAP APIs in Python using libraries like Zeep and Spyne, focusing on setup, error handling, and deployment.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

5/18/2025

API Design
API Best Practices
JSON Vs. XML for Web APIs: The Format Showdown

Comparing JSON vs XML for Web APIs

Nate Totten

Nate Totten

4/30/2025

API Design
A Developer's Guide to SOAP APIs

Explore the key components and benefits of SOAP APIs, including message structure, security features, and implementation strategies for enterprise applications.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

4/24/2025

API Best Practices
API Design
REST or gRPC? A Guide to Efficient API Design

Explore the REST vs gRPC debate in API design.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

3/24/2025

API Design
OpenAPI
Generate an OpenAPI From Your Database

Learn how to use DB2OpenAPI to generate a full OpenAPI/Swagger specification from your SQL database schema.

Adrian Machado

Adrian Machado

12/12/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Key principles include simplicity, consistency, and usability. APIs should be intuitive, follow established conventions, and provide clear documentation to enhance developer experience.