Choosing a great API spec saves time and hassle
Develop your API spec early to uncover design flaws, establish a clear blueprint, and streamline the development process for long-term success.
An important part of API development best practices is planning the API spec. An API spec consists of a plan of how your API should look structurally - like a blueprint of a house. It’s a key part of API development because it can help you isolate design flaws or problems before you write a line of code.
In a process called Spec-Driven Development, you’ll be able to create a long-lived API; developing your API while keeping the API spec in mind can help you catch any glitches or inconsistencies early on. This process can add two to four weeks onto the development cycle, but it’s a worthwhile investment. Planning the API spec up front can save you months and perhaps years of hassle as you struggle with poor design or even having to build a new API from scratch.
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