integra-api-conventions

Standard HTTP API conventions enforce consistent Content-Type handling, correct status codes, lowercase URL paths, snake_case JSON properties, and X-prefixed custom headers to improve service reliability and interoperability.

Structure JSON payloads using snake_case property naming and send headers using lowercase access patterns with X-prefixed custom headers. This standardized request and response structure ensures clear delimiting across REST APIs.

The best way to handle pagination and error messaging in HTTP APIs is to follow specific guidance on payload pagination and use safe error messaging practices that prevent accidental data leakage during endpoint failures.

Yes, you can apply these HTTP API conventions to serverless endpoints. The guidelines specify consistent rules for headers, status codes, and payload structure that apply across both traditional REST APIs and serverless architectures.

Custom HTTP headers cause interoperability issues when they are not properly prefixed. Enforcing X-prefixed custom headers and lowercase access patterns standardizes header practices and prevents conflicts across different services.

You should enforce URL casing and JSON naming rules when designing any new HTTP API endpoint. Aligning URLs to lowercase and JSON properties to snake_case from the start ensures consistent payload structure and reliable integration.