Does this skill support both REST and GraphQL?

Yes, it provides comprehensive design patterns and implementation strategies for both RESTful resource-oriented architectures and GraphQL schema-first development.

How does this help with API performance?

The skill includes specific patterns for efficient data fetching, such as pagination for REST and DataLoader implementations to prevent the N+1 problem in GraphQL.

Can I use this for API versioning?

Absolutely. It outlines various versioning strategies including URL, Header, and Query Parameter methods to ensure long-term API maintainability.

Does it include error handling standards?

Yes, it provides standardized structures for error responses and maps common failure scenarios to the correct HTTP status codes for consistency.

API Design Principles

Name: API Design Principles
Author: 3commas-io

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API Development

Guides the design and implementation of REST and GraphQL APIs using industry-standard patterns and best practices.

About

API Design Principles is a specialized skill that equips Claude with the expertise to architect, review, and refine high-quality APIs. It covers essential concepts for both REST and GraphQL, including resource-oriented architecture, schema-first development, and robust error handling. By providing standardized patterns for pagination, versioning, and N+1 prevention, this skill helps developers build intuitive, scalable, and maintainable backend services that offer a superior developer experience.

Key Features

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GraphQL schema-first development and resolver optimization
Performance optimization patterns including DataLoaders for GraphQL
Standardized error handling and HTTP status code mapping
RESTful resource-oriented architecture and HTTP method semantics
Comprehensive API versioning and pagination strategies

Use Cases

Architecting new REST or GraphQL APIs from the ground up
Refactoring legacy endpoints to improve usability and consistency
Establishing organizational API standards and developer documentation

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Key Features

0 GitHub stars
GraphQL schema-first development and resolver optimization
Performance optimization patterns including DataLoaders for GraphQL
Standardized error handling and HTTP status code mapping
RESTful resource-oriented architecture and HTTP method semantics
Comprehensive API versioning and pagination strategies

Use Cases

Architecting new REST or GraphQL APIs from the ground up
Refactoring legacy endpoints to improve usability and consistency
Establishing organizational API standards and developer documentation