api-patterns

You can choose between REST, GraphQL, and tRPC by using decision trees that evaluate project context and data needs. This approach guides teams to select the ideal API style for their specific ecosystem.

The best way to standardize API versioning and response formats is to apply consistent guidelines for error handling and versioning strategies. These templates accelerate API design and ensure consistent response formats across services.

Yes, this API design guidance works for monorepos and multi-platform ecosystems. The decision trees and documentation templates are applicable across REST, GraphQL, and tRPC contexts within these complex project environments.

To generate documentation templates for new microservices, apply the API design guidelines to your selected API style. This provides starter design outlines and standardizes documentation for the new service.

You should evaluate when not to use tRPC over REST or GraphQL by checking the decision trees against your project context. If your multi-platform data needs require broader protocol support, REST or GraphQL may be more suitable.