Design and implement RESTful API endpoints with routing, versioning, and status codes.
npx skills add https://github.com/DevanB/lucidlog --skill backend-api-devanb
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: Backend API Source: https://github.com/DevanB/lucidlog/tree/main/.claude/skills/backend-api Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DevanB/lucidlog --skill backend-api-devanb
This Skill addresses the challenge of creating inconsistent, insecure, or poorly performing API endpoints. It guides the development of RESTful APIs that are easy to understand, consume, and maintain, ensuring reliable communication between your backend and frontend services.
/api/v1/users/{id} endpoint with appropriate GET method, handles query parameters for filtering, and returns standard HTTP status codes.Design and implement a new RESTful API endpoint for creating a 'product' resource, ensuring proper HTTP methods and status codes.
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RESTful API endpoints use standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) with resource-based URLs, proper status codes, and versioning. Design endpoints like `/api/v1/users/{id}` with appropriate methods to ensure consistency, security, and maintainability across your backend services.
API versioning through URL paths (e.g., `/api/v1/`) combined with query parameters enables flexible data retrieval. Use query parameters for filtering, sorting, and pagination—like `?filter=name&sort=date&page=1`—to let clients request exactly what they need without breaking existing integrations.
Nested routes represent resource relationships in your URL structure, such as `/api/v1/users/{id}/posts`. In Laravel, define these in `routes/api.php` and use API resource controllers to handle the logic, ensuring proper HTTP methods and status codes for each nested endpoint.
Return appropriate status codes for each operation: 200 for successful GET/PUT, 201 for successful POST, 204 for successful DELETE, 400 for bad requests, 404 for not found, and 429 for rate-limited requests. Correct status codes help clients understand the result and handle errors properly.
Yes. Laravel supports rate limiting through middleware configuration and pagination through query parameters. Implement both in your API controllers to control traffic, prevent abuse, and return paginated results with metadata about total items and current page position.
API resource classes standardize response formatting, allowing you to control which fields are exposed, transform data structures, and add computed properties. Using resource classes in Laravel ensures consistent, secure JSON responses across all endpoints.
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