Can this skill help with GraphQL performance?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for implementing DataLoaders to prevent the N+1 query problem and optimize resolver efficiency.

Does this skill support both REST and GraphQL?

Yes, it provides comprehensive patterns for both paradigms, including resource-oriented design for REST and schema-first development for GraphQL.

Is this skill suitable for beginners?

While it covers advanced patterns, it is excellent for developers at all levels who want to ensure their APIs follow professional standards and are easy for others to consume.

How does it handle API versioning?

The skill outlines multiple strategies including URL versioning, Header-based versioning, and Query parameter versioning to help you manage breaking changes.

What is the API Design Principles skill?

It is a specialized Claude Code capability that provides expert guidance, implementation patterns, and best practices for designing high-quality REST and GraphQL APIs.

API Design Principles

Name: API Design Principles
Author: sla-te

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Desarrollo de API

Master REST and GraphQL API design to build scalable, intuitive, and developer-friendly backend interfaces.

This skill empowers developers to architect high-quality APIs by providing standardized patterns and domain-specific guidance for both REST and GraphQL paradigms. It covers critical architectural aspects such as resource-oriented modeling, HTTP method semantics, schema-first development, and robust error handling. Whether you are refactoring legacy endpoints, migrating between API paradigms, or designing a new microservices architecture from scratch, this skill ensures your interfaces are maintainable, performant, and follow industry best practices to delight fellow developers.

Características Principales

01Detailed error handling frameworks and HTTP status code mappings

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03GraphQL schema-first development including types, queries, and mutations

04Comprehensive RESTful resource-oriented architecture patterns

05Standardized API versioning strategies for URL, Header, and Query parameters

06Advanced patterns for pagination, filtering, and HATEOAS implementation

Casos de Uso

01Architecting new REST or GraphQL APIs with industry-standard best practices

02Refactoring existing legacy endpoints to improve usability and consistency

03Establishing and documenting enterprise-wide API design standards

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sla-te/copilot-converter api-design-principles

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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