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Standardize endpoints

Standardized endpoint structures create predictable and intuitive API interfaces that follow established patterns like REST or GraphQL. A well-structured endpoint hierarchy reflects the natural relationships between resources and actions in your system, making it easier for developers to understand and integrate with your API. This standardization is particularly valuable for AI tools and automation systems, which can more effectively analyze, test, and generate code when endpoints follow consistent patterns.

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API routes should follow predictable patterns that make their purpose clear at a glance, making it easy to understand what resources and actions they represent.

Examples

  • [GET] /api/v1/products?category={category}&order={asc|desc}
  • [POST] /api/v1/orders
  • [PATCH] /api/v1/users/{userId}
  • [DELETE] /api/v1/comments/{commentId}
  • [GET] /api/v1/orders/{orderId}/tracking

Recommendation

Implement a consistent URL hierarchy that reflects resource relationships, using nouns for resources and HTTP methods for actions. Choose a single architectural style (like REST or GraphQL) and apply it uniformly across all endpoints. Document the chosen standard and enforce it through API design reviews and automated validation. Include versioning strategy and maintain backward compatibility when evolving the API structure.

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