Rustam Mehmandarov

API = Some REST and HTTP, right? RIGHT?!

Is your API returning a 500 error for a downstream failure? Learn the common pitfalls and design patterns for building truly robust APIs.

API = Some REST and HTTP, right? RIGHT?!
#1about 2 minutes

The challenges of building and maintaining APIs

Building an API is one thing, but maintaining it or inheriting a poorly designed one presents a significant challenge for developers.

#2about 3 minutes

Lessons learned from the era of SOAP APIs

SOAP APIs offered strong contracts through WSDL files but suffered from verbosity and complex code generation workflows.

#3about 3 minutes

Properly using HTTP status codes for errors

Avoid returning a generic 500 error for client-side or downstream issues by using the correct HTTP status codes to provide meaningful feedback.

#4about 3 minutes

Understanding the role of hypermedia in true REST APIs

Moving beyond simple JSON endpoints, true REST APIs use hypermedia (HATEOAS) to provide clients with links for discoverable actions.

#5about 3 minutes

Comparing different API versioning strategies

APIs can be versioned through URL paths, custom request headers, or media types, each with its own trade-offs for discoverability and implementation.

#6about 2 minutes

A practical guide to deprecating old API versions

Effectively deprecate old API endpoints by providing warnings, using temporary or permanent redirects, and logging usage to manage the transition.

#7about 3 minutes

Automating API documentation with OpenAPI specifications

Instead of manually writing static documentation, use annotations to auto-generate a living OpenAPI specification that serves as a reliable API contract.

#8about 3 minutes

Securing APIs with JWT, RBAC, and CORS

Secure API endpoints by implementing authentication with JWT, managing authorization with role-based access control (RBAC), and correctly configuring CORS.

#9about 3 minutes

Implementing advanced patterns like pagination and bulk operations

Improve API performance and usability with advanced patterns such as pagination, filtering, sorting, asynchronous processing, and bulk create/update operations.

#10about 2 minutes

Exploring alternatives to REST like gRPC and GraphQL

While REST is common, alternatives like the high-performance binary protocol gRPC or the flexible query language GraphQL can be better for specific use cases.

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Deconstructing REST for a future API wishlist
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Deconstructing REST for a future API wishlist

REST in Peace? What does the API protocol of the future look like? Or do we have it already?

The need for standards and common pitfalls of REST
04:59 MIN

The need for standards and common pitfalls of REST

Awful APIs: A History Lesson in Industry Mistakes and Mishaps

Identifying the key limitations of REST APIs
01:07 MIN

Identifying the key limitations of REST APIs

REST in Peace? What does the API protocol of the future look like? Or do we have it already?

Why REST APIs are still the industry standard
02:36 MIN

Why REST APIs are still the industry standard

REST in Peace? What does the API protocol of the future look like? Or do we have it already?

Questioning the default need for a REST API
02:59 MIN

Questioning the default need for a REST API

Seven Myths, Three Reasons, One Goal

Choosing the right API protocol for today's needs
01:08 MIN

Choosing the right API protocol for today's needs

REST in Peace? What does the API protocol of the future look like? Or do we have it already?

Tracing the evolution of APIs from RPC to GraphQL
02:52 MIN

Tracing the evolution of APIs from RPC to GraphQL

The Great API Debate: REST, GraphQL, or gRPC?

Understanding REST APIs and their limitations
01:24 MIN

Understanding REST APIs and their limitations

GraphQL: Does it replace SQL, REST or Something Else?

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