API Design Best Practices In Spring Boot
APIs should follow RESTful principles, use versioning for backward compatibility, and consistent HTTP methods & status codes. Implement pagination, filtering, and sorting for large datasets, and secure with authentication & authorization.
Introduction
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) act as bridges between different systems, enabling them to communicate. A well-designed API ensures scalability, maintainability, and security. This guide covers best practices for designing, developing, and maintaining APIs, particularly in Spring Boot.
1. API Design Best Practices
1.1 Use RESTful Principles
Use nouns in resource URLs (avoid verbs).
Follow CRUD operations mapping:
GET /users → Fetch users
POST /users → Create a user
PUT /users/{id} → Update a user
DELETE /users/{id} → Delete a user
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