BEST PRACTICE 1:
RESTful API Best Practices
This page provides a comprehensive guide to RESTful best practices, including tips for designing resource URIs, handling HTTP methods, and managing stateless communication. Whether you're new to REST or looking to improve your existing implementation, these best practices will help you create scalable, maintainable, and efficient APIs.
BEST PRACTICE 2:
Never use CRUD function names in URIs
BEST PRACTICE 3:
Do not use underscores in URIs
BEST PRACTICE 4:
Do not use file extensions in API endpoint URIs
BEST PRACTICE 5:
Use lowercase letters in URIs
BEST PRACTICE 6:
Do not use forward trailing slash in URLs
BEST PRACTICE 7:
Use the right terminology
BEST PRACTICE 8:
Use consistent patterns across all API endpoints
BEST PRACTICE 9:
Do not return plain text
BEST PRACTICE 10:
Use SSL to protect your data during transfer
BEST PRACTICE 11:
Your API should be stateless
BEST PRACTICE 12:
Do not use session in your RESTful API endpoints
BEST PRACTICE 13:
Do not trust the input parameters
BEST PRACTICE 14:
Use correct HTTP status codes
BEST PRACTICE 15:
Use HTTP headers for content negotiation
BEST PRACTICE 16:
Use sub-resources for relations
BEST PRACTICE 17:
GET should never change the state
BEST PRACTICE 18:
Use plural nouns
BEST PRACTICE 19:
Use correct HTTP methods
BEST PRACTICE 20:
Use nouns, not verbs
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