Database

API authentication patterns including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API keys for securing HTTP APIs

OpenAPI and Swagger documentation practices for generating accurate, maintainable API references

Error response design and HTTP status code conventions for consistent, actionable API error reporting

Pagination patterns including cursor-based, offset, and keyset pagination for efficient list endpoints

API versioning strategies for evolving APIs without breaking existing consumers

GraphQL schema design patterns for building flexible, efficient, and evolvable query APIs

RESTful API design principles for building consistent, intuitive, and scalable HTTP APIs

Webhook design and delivery patterns for reliable, secure event-driven API integrations