Backend API

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of creating inconsistent, insecure, or poorly performing API endpoints. It guides the development of RESTful APIs that are easy to understand, consume, and maintain, ensuring reliable communication between your backend and frontend services.

Core Features & Use Cases

• RESTful Design: Ensures API endpoints follow standard HTTP methods, resource-based URLs, and status codes.
• Versioning & Query Parameters: Guides implementation of API versioning and flexible data retrieval.
• Use Case: When creating a new API endpoint for fetching user data, use this skill to ensure the AI designs a /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint with appropriate GET method, handles query parameters for filtering, and returns standard HTTP status codes.

Quick Start

Design and implement a new RESTful API endpoint for creating a 'product' resource, ensuring proper HTTP methods and status codes.