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Mar 13, 2023
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API Design: Friendly ID numbersExploring the usability issues around records and their identities
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Part 2: Developing a data layer for your DotNet APIThe foundation of a successful API is a robust CI/CD pipeline for schema changes
Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
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API design: The problems with PUT and PATCHCan we solve the usability problems of the humble update API?
Feb 20, 2023
Feb 20, 2023
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API Design: The art of writing error messagesIf you don’t talk to your developers about proper error message design, who will?
Mar 12, 2023
Mar 12, 2023
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Part 1: Designing an API with DotNet and PostgresFor your next project, why not try one of the best open source database servers?
Jan 30, 2023
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Jan 30, 2023
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Layered security for DotNet Core APIsA helpful security technique for defense in depth using middleware
Nov 23, 2022
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The best accessories for your APIA collection of little features and tips that will matter for your API service
Nov 13, 2022
Nov 13, 2022
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An API Should Debug ItselfTips and techniques for establishing solid quality assurance goals
Aug 27, 2018
Aug 27, 2018
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Case Study: Gap Analysis for a Unified APIUsing tools from business school to tackle a big project
Sep 17, 2018
Sep 17, 2018
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API Defense in DepthProtect your API from internal mistakes as well as external hacks
Oct 15, 2018
Oct 15, 2018
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Designing a Great API: Error MessagesThe technology behind an API must increase its usability, not its complexity
Oct 23, 2018
Oct 23, 2018
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Designing a Great API: Consistency and ConveyanceA goal for user experience designers is critical for developer experience
Oct 24, 2018
Oct 24, 2018
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API Design: Backwards CompatibilityA discussion of all the ways an API can cause problems for its users
Nov 1, 2018
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Nov 1, 2018
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Protecting APIs with layered securityThe first in a series of articles on API design issues for SaaS projects
Apr 12, 2021
Apr 12, 2021
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Should you allow internal-only APIs?The second in a series of articles on API design for SaaS projects
Apr 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021
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Avoid these API Performance pitfallsPart three in a series on API design: Common mistakes that affect response time
Apr 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021
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Should APIs use 404 as an error code?The humble 404 error, so familiar on the web, is a problem for an API
Sep 24, 2021
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Caching strategies for authenticationYou should expect high performance authentication from your APIs
Mar 11, 2022
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How should your API handle data dependencies?When two fields in a data structure are linked, usability can be tricky
Oct 3, 2022
Oct 3, 2022
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Thirteen API caching mistakes to avoidSo many ways to mess up your API with poorly designed caches
Jul 11, 2022
Jul 11, 2022