REST API Best Practices

APIs are the backbone of modern software, but designing them well is often overlooked. In this 45-minute session, based on my 20+ years of experience in software architecture and cloud-native distributed systems, you will:

• Understand REST API best practices for building scalable and maintainable APIs
• Learn effective versioning strategies with a clear example and correct usage of HTTP status codes
• Explore a practical scenario demonstrating how to design a simple API using these principles

Whether you’re a student or professional, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable knowledge to design APIs like an experienced architect