What problem does it solve?
REST API design and development can be error-prone without a structured approach. This skill provides expert guidance on HTTP semantics, resource modeling, versioning, error handling, pagination, and OpenAPI documentation to ensure scalable, maintainable APIs across teams.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Endpoint design: create noun-based resources, consistent hierarchies, and clear versioning strategies.
- HTTP semantics and error handling: apply correct methods, status codes, and a standard error envelope for client resilience.
- Documentation and governance: generate and maintain OpenAPI specs, with deprecation plans and change previews for new versions.
- Use Case: design a new service's API surface, then align routes, errors, and docs for stakeholders.
Quick Start
Provide a baseline REST API design for a new service by outlining endpoints, versioning strategy, error handling, and OpenAPI documentation.