Great APIs follow consistent principles:
- Predictable: Developers can guess the endpoint
- Documented: OpenAPI spec generated from code
- Versioned: Changes don’t break clients
- Performant: Fast response times at scale
My API design approach:
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Building APIs that developers love to use
Design and build RESTful APIs following best practices and industry standards.
Build flexible GraphQL APIs for complex data requirements.
Upgrade legacy APIs or migrate between API paradigms.
Great APIs follow consistent principles:
My API design approach:
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Use REST when:
Use GraphQL when:
Use gRPC when:
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| Pattern | Use Case | Implementation |
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| Pagination | Large datasets | Cursor-based or offset |
| Filtering | Query refinement | Query params, operators |
| Rate Limiting | Abuse prevention | Token bucket, sliding window |
| Versioning | API evolution | URL path, headers |
| HATEOAS | API discoverability | Links in responses |
| Bulk Operations | Batch updates | Array endpoints |
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API development involves creating programmatic interfaces that allow applications to communicate. This includes: designing endpoints, implementing business logic, handling authentication, and creating documentation. APIs are the backbone of modern software.
API development typically costs $100-160 per hour. A simple CRUD API starts around $8,000-15,000, while complex APIs with authentication, rate limiting, and integrations range from $30,000-80,000+.
Good APIs have: consistent naming, logical resource organization, proper HTTP status codes, clear error messages, versioning strategy, thorough documentation, and appropriate authentication. I follow industry best practices.
Yes. I create OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, interactive documentation, usage examples, and SDK generation. Good documentation reduces support burden and improves developer experience for API consumers.
Yes. Public APIs need special consideration: developer experience, rate limiting, API keys, usage tracking, sandbox environments, and changelog communication. I’ve built APIs used by thousands of developers.
Experience:
Related Technologies: REST APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, FastAPI, Node.js
Design unified API for all AI features across enterprise IP management platform.
FastAPI-based REST API with OpenAPI documentation, JWT authentication, rate limiting, and thorough error handling. Standardized patterns for AI operations.
Processing 10,000+ daily API requests with 99.9% uptime.
Replace multiple REST endpoints with flexible GraphQL API for pharmaceutical data.
Hasura-based GraphQL with custom resolvers, real-time subscriptions, and role-based access control.
Reduced API calls by 60%, improved developer experience.
Build abstraction layer across 6 different CRM APIs.
Unified REST API with consistent interface regardless of backend CRM. OAuth handling, rate limiting, and error normalization.
Single integration point for all CRM operations.
Within 24 hours