Does it help with API performance?

Yes, it provides specific guidance on implementing ETag validation, Cache-Control headers, and efficient pagination to ensure high-performance, low-latency content delivery.

Can I use this for internationalized sites?

Absolutely. The skill covers path-based localization, locale query parameters, and sophisticated fallback chains to ensure content is served correctly across different regions.

How does it handle draft content?

It includes implementation guides for secure preview endpoints using draft tokens and specific versioning headers to allow editors to view content before it goes live.

Does this skill support both REST and GraphQL?

Yes, it provides detailed design patterns, resource structures for REST, and schema definitions for GraphQL-based content delivery.

Headless API Design

Name: Headless API Design
Author: melodic-software

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API Development

Architects robust REST and GraphQL content delivery APIs for multi-channel headless CMS systems.

About

This skill provides expert guidance for designing and implementing scalable content delivery layers in headless CMS architectures. It streamlines the creation of multi-channel distribution systems by providing standardized patterns for RESTful resources, GraphQL schemas, and specialized preview endpoints. From localization strategies and fallback chains to sophisticated filtering, pagination, and caching headers, it ensures that your content API is performant, developer-friendly, and ready for modern frontend consumers like Next.js, mobile apps, and IoT devices.

Key Features

Optimized caching strategies using ETag and Cache-Control headers
Comprehensive localization and i18n fallback strategies
REST and GraphQL architectural patterns for content delivery
12 GitHub stars
Draft and preview endpoint implementation with secure tokens
Advanced query capabilities including cursor-based pagination and filtering

Use Cases

Designing a high-performance content delivery layer for a global enterprise CMS
Adding multi-language support with robust fallback logic to existing content APIs
Implementing a secure preview environment for content editors and stakeholders

About

Key Features

Optimized caching strategies using ETag and Cache-Control headers
Comprehensive localization and i18n fallback strategies
REST and GraphQL architectural patterns for content delivery
12 GitHub stars
Draft and preview endpoint implementation with secure tokens
Advanced query capabilities including cursor-based pagination and filtering

Use Cases

Designing a high-performance content delivery layer for a global enterprise CMS
Adding multi-language support with robust fallback logic to existing content APIs
Implementing a secure preview environment for content editors and stakeholders