More Modular and Efficient Systems
Well-designed APIs contribute to the creation of decoupled systems where applications have limited dependencies. They help in reducing infrastructure usage, leading to more modular and efficient systems.
Faster Time to Value
APIs that are versatile and reusable in various contexts allow developers to quickly achieve their goals. By using well-designed APIs, developers can create innovative solutions without the need to rebuild everything from scratch.
Better End-User Experience
APIs designed with efficiency and flexibility in mind can significantly contribute to creating an outstanding experience for the end-users of the applications using them. This leads to a better overall end-user experience.
From API Design Patterns by JJ Geewax
This article covers:
How to manage many-to-many relationships implicitly, without an additional association resource.
The benefits and drawbacks of implicit rather than explicit association
How to use custom methods to associate resources together
Handling issues with data integrity of associated resources
From API Design Patterns by JJ Geewax
From API Security in Action by Neil Madden
This article covers the definition of an API and what it means for an API to be secure.
