Super helpful, thanks!
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It is everything you need to know and thinks about the angle of the people who need to consume your API. Quick read too.
https://www.amazon.com/REST-API-Design-Handbook-ebook/dp/B00...
You NEED to before allowing any operations that rely on this information being accurate. Let's say you are allowing users to chat with each other, or share information. In that case it is super helpful to verify the initiating user's email as proof of identity, so I can't just enter your email and phish someone...