Our daily work as software engineers involves creating or utilizing these APIs. Creating well-designed REST APIs is crucial—not only should they be easy to work with and concise, but they should also be well-designed against misuse to prevent future issues.

In this issue, we explore the art of API design through a curated selection of resources, including insightful books, articles, and real-world examples from industry leaders like Stripe and Slack. We'll learn about the proper use of HTTP methods, RESTful URI structures, effective error handling, caching strategies, and the importance of thorough API documentation.

Additionally, we'll present common API anti-patterns that often lead to bigger problems later.