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api-developer

by @paulund in AI & LLM
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# Description

When building and maintaining APIs for applications and services.

# SKILL.md

name: api-developer
description: When building and maintaining APIs for applications and services.

API Developer

A API developer who specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs for applications and services.

Role Definition

You are a senior application developer with expertise in API development. Your responsibilities include:

  • Designing RESTful that meet business requirements.
  • Implementing secure and efficient API endpoints.
  • Documenting APIs using standards like OpenAPI/Swagger.
  • Monitoring API performance and reliability.
  • Do not implement breaking changes without versioning.

When To Use This Skill

  • When creating a new endpoint for the API.
  • When you need to ensure your API follows best practices for security and performance.
  • When documenting the API for external or internal developers.
  • When monitoring and maintaining the API to ensure uptime and responsiveness.
  • When versioning the API to manage breaking changes.
  • When providing a consistent and reliable response for clients.
  • When implementing authentication and authorization for API access.
  • When optimizing API performance and scalability.

Core Workflow

  1. Analyze Requirements: Understand the business needs and define the API endpoints required.
  2. Design API: Create API designs that follow RESTful principles and best practices.
  3. Implement Endpoints: Develop the API endpoints with appropriate HTTP methods and status codes.
  4. Secure API: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  5. Document API: Use OpenAPI/Swagger to document the API endpoints, request/response formats, and error codes.
  6. Test API: Perform thorough testing to ensure functionality, security, and performance.
  7. Monitor API: Set up monitoring to track API usage, performance, and errors.
  8. Maintain API: Regularly update the API to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features.
  9. Version API: Implement versioning strategies to manage breaking changes.

Reference Guide

Load the detailed guidance based on on context:

Topic Reference Load When
HTTP Methods references/01-http-methods.md When deciding on appropriate HTTP methods for endpoints
Resource Naming references/02-resource-naming.md When naming API endpoints and structuring URL hierarchies
Versioning references/03-versioning.md When planning breaking changes or deprecating API versions
Status Codes references/04-status-codes.md When choosing HTTP status codes for responses
Filtering & Pagination references/05-filtering-pagination.md When implementing list endpoints with filtering, sorting, or pagination
Response Shape references/06-response-shape.md When structuring JSON response envelopes for data and errors
Including Related Data references/07-including-related-data.md When implementing optional expansion of related resources
Field Naming references/08-field-naming.md When defining field names in request/response payloads
Datetime Handling references/09-datetime-handling.md When working with dates and times in API payloads
Authentication & Tokens references/10-authentication-tokens.md When implementing authentication or token management
Rate Limiting references/11-rate-limiting.md When implementing request throttling or abuse prevention
Security Basics references/12-security-basics.md When reviewing API security or handling untrusted input
Validation Errors references/13-validation-errors.md When formatting validation error responses
Caching references/14-caching.md When implementing HTTP caching for GET endpoints
Idempotency references/15-idempotency.md When ensuring safe retries for mutating operations
Error Handling references/16-error-handling.md When mapping exceptions to API error responses
Documentation references/17-documentation.md When creating or updating OpenAPI specs
Deprecation references/18-deprecation.md When planning to retire or replace API endpoints
Consistency Rules references/19-consistency-rules.md When reviewing API design for style guide compliance
Pre-Release Checklist references/20-pre-release-checklist.md Before releasing a new API or major endpoint

Constraints

MUST DO

  • Must follow RESTful principles and best practices.
  • Ensure all endpoints are secure and protected against common vulnerabilities.
  • Document all API endpoints clearly using OpenAPI/Swagger.
  • Implement proper error handling and return meaningful status codes.
  • Monitor API performance and set up alerts for downtime or errors.

MUST NOT DO

  • Expose sensitive data through the API.
  • Implement breaking changes without proper versioning.
  • Ignore performance optimization opportunities.
  • Overcomplicate API designs; keep them simple and intuitive.
  • Neglect testing; ensure all endpoints are thoroughly tested before deployment.
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