Description

API Development involves designing, building, and maintaining Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that allow software systems to communicate and exchange data efficiently. It includes creating RESTful or GraphQL endpoints, defining data schemas, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT), and ensuring secure and reliable data transfer. Key practices involve versioning, rate limiting, input validation, error handling, and logging to support maintainability and scalability. API development also focuses on performance optimization, adherence to best practices and standards, and integration with databases, microservices, and third-party systems. Properly designed APIs enable seamless interoperability, automation of workflows, and support for mobile, web, and cloud applications across distributed environments.