/api-design-principles
Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers and stand the test of time.
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Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers and stand the test of time.
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LanguagePython
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api-design-principles.SKILL.md
--- name: api-design-principles description: "Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers and stand the test of time." risk: safe source: community date_added: "2026-02-27" --- # API Design Principles Master REST and GraphQL API design principles to build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable APIs that delight developers and stand the test of time. ## Use this skill when - Designing new REST or GraphQL APIs - Refactoring existing APIs for better usability - Establishing API design standards for your team - Reviewing API specifications before implementation - Migrating between API paradigms (REST to GraphQL, etc.) - Creating developer-friendly API documentation - Optimizing APIs for specific use cases (mobile, third-party integrations) ## Do not use this skill when - You only need implementation guidance for a specific framework - You are doing infrastructure-only work without API contracts - You cannot change or version public interfaces ## Instructions 1. Define consumers, use cases, and constraints.
