The Art of Web API Design

Explore the intricacies of web API design in this comprehensive 44-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Delve into the "why," "what," and "how" of creating effective web APIs, guided by the wisdom of three experts: Morville, Fielding, and Richardson. Discover essential concepts such as resources, behavior, relations, and HATEOAS. Learn practical tips for handling parameters, headers, collections, versioning, errors, security, throttling, and caching. Examine the importance of API management, performance, health, and business considerations. Gain insights on making API consumers happy and navigate through various aspects of API design, from UX principles to maturity models. Be prepared for a journey through snakes, camels, and a wealth of knowledge to enhance your web API development skills.