API Development and Management Tutorials

Learn how to deprecate your Node JS REST APIs in 6 popular frameworks - including Express, Fastify, NestJS, Hapi, Restify, and Koa.

The HTTP Deprecation header informs clients that an API endpoint is or will be deprecated. The date can be in the past (deprecated) or future (to be deprecated).

API Deprecation is the process of signaling to developers that an API, or a part of it (ex. endpoint or field), is scheduled to be discontinued or replaced.

JSON Patch and JSON Merge Patch are both compact request body formats for HTTP PATCH - but which is better?

JSON Merge Patch is an HTTP PATCH request body format that describes modifications to a target JSON. It's a simpler alternative to JSON Patch.

JSON Patch is a simple, efficient, and standardized way to apply partial updates to JSON documents, especially over HTTP

The HTTP 431 Request Header Fields Too Large client-side error indicates the server refuses to process a request because its header fields are too large

The HTTP 429 Too Many Requests status code signals that a client has exceeded the request rate limit allowed by an API

Confused about the different Steam Web APIs? Read this guide to learn how to get an API key, call the various APIs, and explore their differences.