APIs

This document details the APIs available for system integration.

API Types

1. REST APIs

  • Resource endpoints
  • HTTP methods
  • Status codes
  • Response formats

2. RPC APIs

  • Remote procedures
  • Binary protocols
  • Streaming support
  • Bi-directional communication

3. WebSocket APIs

  • Real-time updates
  • Subscription handling
  • Connection management
  • Message formats

4. GraphQL APIs

  • Query language
  • Schema definition
  • Resolvers
  • Type system

API Design

1. Architecture

  • RESTful principles
  • API versioning
  • Resource naming
  • URL structure

2. Security

  • Authentication methods
  • Authorization levels
  • Rate limiting
  • API keys

3. Documentation

  • OpenAPI/Swagger
  • API reference
  • Code examples
  • Integration guides

Best Practices

1. Implementation

  • Error handling
  • Validation
  • Logging
  • Monitoring

2. Performance

  • Caching
  • Compression
  • Pagination
  • Optimization

3. Testing

  • Unit tests
  • Integration tests
  • Load testing
  • Security testing