rest-api-expert

What problem does it solve?

Developing REST APIs manually often leads to inconsistencies in DTOs, error handling, and adherence to REST standards. This Skill automates the generation and validation of Spring REST API components, ensuring consistent quality, proper HTTP status code usage, and comprehensive OpenAPI documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Standardized Controller & DTO Generation: Creates REST controllers and immutable DTOs (Request/Response) with Jakarta Validation.
• Robust Exception Handling: Implements global exception handlers and consistent error response formats.
• Automated API Documentation: Integrates OpenAPI/Swagger for clear, up-to-date API specifications.
• Use Case: When defining a new API endpoint, use this Skill to generate the controller, request/response DTOs, and mapper, ensuring all REST conventions and validation rules are applied automatically.

Quick Start

Use the rest-api-expert skill to create a new OrderController with a POST /orders endpoint, including OrderRequest and OrderResponse DTOs, and ensure proper validation.