#api_design
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https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/api_design/moving_to_api_2.0.html

#Xojo #CodeUpgrade #API2 #DevTools
May 17, 2026 at 4:43 PM
When designing MCP-native APIs, focus on consistent data modeling to avoid protocol mismatches. Define a unified schema 📊" #API_design

https://medium.com/system-design-mastery-series/designing-mcp-native-apis-patterns-and-pitfalls-a37d3f7a3d2c?source=rss------api_design-5
March 16, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Build resilient microservices that stay predictable under pressure.

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#api_design #cloud_computing #devops
September 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
API complexity isn't removed by design choice. GraphQL reduces requests, but complexity shifts to schema management 📈" #API_design

https://medium.com/skillstuff/rest-vs-graphql-which-api-design-creates-less-technical-debt-55ff6e4d11ee?source=rss------api_design-5
July 31, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Ditch the API style debate. GraphQL shines for complex, querying-intensive use cases, while gRPC excels for high-performance, low-latency demands 🚀 #APIde...

https://medium.com/@tarxemo/rest-vs-graphql-vs-grpc-which-api-style-should-you-actually-use-in-2026-94de1e9152fa?source=rss------api_design-5
May 16, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Follow these rules when building your own classes: use UpperCamelCase for classes and members, camelCase for parameters, past-tense events only after the action completes...

https://documentation.xojo.com/topics/api_design/api_design_and_naming_guidelines.html
#Xojo #API #BestPractices
June 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
API performance bottleneck isn't the endpoint, it's the data fetch. GraphQL reduces overhead by fetching only necessary data, outperforming REST in most cases 👋 #APIDesign

https://vishaluttammane.medium.com/api-design-in-practice-rest-vs-graphql-performance-9d1983981c80?source=rss------api_design-5
March 28, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Ditching REST for tRPC can simplify API complexity. One key win: tRPC's strongly-typed API contracts reduce runtime errors 🚀 #trpc

https://medium.com/@shrutidhungana123/trpc-vs-rest-a-practical-comparison-for-modern-full-stack-apps-26eddde507dd?source=rss------api_design-5
March 31, 2026 at 10:11 AM
API performance bottlenecks often start with endpoint design. REST can lead to over-fetching, while GraphQL reduces data transfer by allowing clients to specify exact n...

https://vishaluttammane.medium.com/api-design-in-practice-rest-vs-graphql-performance-9d1983981c80?source=rss------api_design-5
March 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
API changes are negotiations with users. Use semantic versioning to decouple backwards compatibility from new features 📈 #apidesign

https://levelup.gitconnected.com/api-versioning-in-practice-how-to-change-everything-without-breaking-anything-32915c1b1b0c?source=rss------api_design-5
June 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
API performance starts with design. Prioritize simplicity and consistency in endpoints and payloads to reduce overhead and errors 💻 #APIdesign

https://medium.com/@mr.mhdhilali/api-design-architecture-the-complete-guide-for-software-engineers-ecf69fd4808f?source=rss------api_design-5
April 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Changing APIs is a negotiation with users. Key insight: versioning allows for non-breaking changes by running multiple API versions concurrentl...

https://levelup.gitconnected.com/api-versioning-in-practice-how-to-change-everything-without-breaking-anything-32915c1b1b0c?source=rss------api_design-5
June 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
API design issues often stem from poor resource naming. Use nouns, not verbs, and prioritize consistency. Simpler APIs are more scalable 💻 #APIdesign

https://medium.com/@mr.mhdhilali/api-design-architecture-the-complete-guide-for-software-engineers-ecf69fd4808f?source=rss------api_design-5
April 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Tired of slow GraphQL bootstraps? Most tech debt comes from auth logic & resolvers. Separate concerns with a modular structure 🚀 ...

https://medium.com/@abhinav.dobhal/your-rust-graphql-api-shouldnt-take-a-week-to-bootstrap-here-s-the-structure-that-doesn-t-99bb3ebd259d?source=rss------api_design-5
March 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
LLM outages often caused by poor error handling. Implementing retry logic for 401s, 429s, and timeouts can significantly improve API reliability 📊 #LLM

https://medium.com/@ryancooper99/the-complete-playbook-for-llm-api-error-handling-f00b63a1ccce?source=rss------api_design-5
August 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Breaking API changes ahead? Use URI versioning (e.g., /v1/users) or header versioning (e.g., Accept: application/vnd.example.v1) to manage upd...

https://gokulapriyan.medium.com/api-versioning-in-django-rest-framework-handling-breaking-changes-the-right-way-5759c01d27f2?source=rss------api_design-5
August 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
RAG workflows fail without reliable ETL. Designing for human feedback ingestion requires idempotent API orchestration to handle failures. Use...

https://medium.com/@mz.pourizadeh/from-human-feedback-to-vector-search-designing-a-reliable-etl-pipeline-for-rag-75e311ece83b?source=rss------api_design-5
August 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Broken APIs often start with poor design. Use resource-oriented endpoints and HTTP semantics to ensure predictability and security 💻 #APIDesign

https://medium.com/@filemakr/rest-api-design-best-practices-build-reliable-apis-62d5818adfbf?source=rss------api_design-5
August 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Building reliable APIs starts with predictability. Use resource-oriented endpoints and HTTP semantics to ensure consistency 📈 #API_design

https://medium.com/@filemakr/rest-api-design-best-practices-build-reliable-apis-62d5818adfbf?source=rss------api_design-5
August 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
API failures are often due to poor design. Use resource-oriented endpoints and HTTP semantics for predictable interactions 🚀 Read more on building reliable APIs" #API_design

https://medium.com/@filemakr/rest-api-design-best-practices-build-reliable-apis-62d5818adfbf?source=rss------api_design-5
August 2, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Tight API design matters. GraphQL often reduces requests, but REST can be more explicit. Complexity remains, just shifted 📊" #APIdesign

https://medium.com/skillstuff/rest-vs-graphql-which-api-design-creates-less-technical-debt-55ff6e4d11ee?source=rss------api_design-5
August 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM
API complexity isn't removed by REST or GraphQL, but GraphQL can hide it behind a single endpoint 📊" #APIdesign

https://medium.com/skillstuff/rest-vs-graphql-which-api-design-creates-less-technical-debt-55ff6e4d11ee?source=rss------api_design-5
July 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Tired of using POST for simple queries? HTTP Query can fill the gap between GET and POST, enabling more expressive APIs ⚡️ #APIdesign

https://medium.com/@balmikprajapati53/http-query-the-missing-method-between-get-and-post-8c7e14ee071c?source=rss------api_design-5
July 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Don't let AI failures break your API. Decouple LLMs from critical endpoints to ensure uptime, even when AI is down or rate-limited 🚀" #API_design

https://medium.com/@vaishnaviagrawal2999/your-ai-feature-should-not-break-your-endpoint-a2f973e05236?source=rss------api_design-5
July 24, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Evolving APIs without breaking clients is hard. Version REST endpoints with semantic versioning to ensure backward compatibility 📈" #A...

https://medium.com/@serifcolakel/backward-compatibility-a-practitioners-guide-to-evolving-apis-without-breaking-clients-49cd19225cde?source=rss------api_design-5
July 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM