Does this skill support both REST and GraphQL?

Yes, it provides comprehensive principles and implementation patterns for both RESTful resource-oriented APIs and GraphQL schema-first design.

Does it address performance issues like the N+1 problem?

Yes, it specifically includes patterns for using DataLoaders in GraphQL to batch requests and optimize data fetching efficiency.

Can it help with specific backend frameworks?

While the principles are language-agnostic, the skill includes specific implementation examples for modern Python frameworks like FastAPI and Ariadne.

How does it handle API versioning?

The skill covers multiple versioning strategies, including URL, Header, and Query Parameter versioning, helping you choose the best strategy for your specific use case.

API Design Principles

Name: API Design Principles
Author: EngineerWithAI

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Desarrollo de API

Master the architectural patterns and best practices for building scalable REST and GraphQL APIs.

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This skill empowers Claude to design, review, and optimize modern web APIs using industry-standard principles. It covers both RESTful resource-oriented architecture and GraphQL schema-first development, providing deep guidance on critical patterns such as versioning, pagination, consistent error handling, and solving the N+1 query problem. Whether you are architecting a new microservice or refactoring legacy endpoints, this skill ensures your interfaces are intuitive, maintainable, and built to stand the test of time.

Características Principales

Implements GraphQL schema-first design and type-safe mutation patterns
Establishes consistent error handling and HTTP status code standards
Provides robust pagination, filtering, and HATEOAS implementation strategies
Optimizes GraphQL performance using DataLoader to prevent N+1 query issues
Standardizes RESTful resource-oriented architecture and HTTP method semantics
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Casos de Uso

Reviewing API specifications to ensure adherence to architectural best practices
Refactoring existing endpoints to improve developer experience and usability
Designing a new microservice API from scratch with consistent standards

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Características Principales

Implements GraphQL schema-first design and type-safe mutation patterns
Establishes consistent error handling and HTTP status code standards
Provides robust pagination, filtering, and HATEOAS implementation strategies
Optimizes GraphQL performance using DataLoader to prevent N+1 query issues
Standardizes RESTful resource-oriented architecture and HTTP method semantics
0 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Reviewing API specifications to ensure adherence to architectural best practices
Refactoring existing endpoints to improve developer experience and usability
Designing a new microservice API from scratch with consistent standards