When large lists of records are exposed through an API, we need a mechanism to control how many records are returned. In the article, we explore the three main methods of paging.
Implementing Paging in a REST API
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Sorting in a REST API
Sorting is determining the order of items when a list of items is returned from a particular endpoint. The best practice is to really keep things simple and consistent.
API Parameter Types
The parameters and the way the parameters are transmitted can be different in each implementation.
API parameters can be split into four different groups
Designing APIs by Contract
Designing by software is a contract – like a legal or business contract. When we design software by contract it means we are designing against a specific specification for each software component.
Is the REST API dead?
The REST API will be alive for many years to come because many companies set up integrations and forget about them until there’s a problem. It is still one of the dominant types of application integrations: REST API, SOAP, and more recently GraphQL.
What is HATEOAS?
HATEOAS stands for Hypertext As The Engine of Application State. The theory is that by embedding enough information in our API responses it will be easier to use the API without needing to consult documentation.
5 Common REST API Challenges
When designing a REST API we need to really think of the different challenges that can occur. While many of these challenges are related to ignoring the REST API Constraints, there are definitely other issues that will pop up as you work.
7 Tips for Designing Secure REST APIs
Security is essential for REST APIs because our organizations depend on them.