How does this skill help reduce API latency?

It provides implementation patterns for caching headers and data compression that minimize the time taken to transfer and process data between the server and client.

Does this skill provide performance benchmarks?

Yes, it includes specific performance targets such as reducing response times from 500ms to under 100ms and cutting payload sizes by up to 90%.

Can I use this for existing Node.js applications?

Yes, the skill is designed to work with popular frameworks like Express and provides code snippets for compression middleware and ETag generation.

How does it handle cache invalidation?

The skill follows best practices for aggressive caching of immutable resources while using short TTLs and conditional requests (ETags) for frequently changing data.

What are sparse fieldsets?

Sparse fieldsets allow API clients to request only the specific fields they need (e.g., ?fields=id,name), which significantly reduces the payload size.

API Response Optimization

Name: API Response Optimization
Author: secondsky

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API Development

Optimizes API performance and efficiency by implementing payload reduction, caching strategies, and data compression techniques.

About

This skill provides specialized guidance for developers looking to build high-performance backend services by minimizing latency and bandwidth. It automates the implementation of advanced optimization patterns such as sparse fieldsets for granular data retrieval, HTTP caching headers like ETags for reduced server load, and middleware-based response compression. By applying these patterns, developers can achieve significant improvements in response times, reduce server CPU usage, and decrease payload sizes, making it an essential utility for scaling production-ready APIs.

Key Features

21 GitHub stars
HTTP ETag and Cache-Control header implementation
N+1 query prevention and eager loading best practices
Gzip and Brotli response compression configuration
Sparse fieldsets for selective data retrieval
Performance metric tracking and optimization targets

Use Cases

Improving application responsiveness by decreasing API latency under 100ms
Refactoring legacy endpoints that return excessive or sensitive data fields
Reducing bandwidth costs for high-traffic mobile and web applications

About

Key Features

21 GitHub stars
HTTP ETag and Cache-Control header implementation
N+1 query prevention and eager loading best practices
Gzip and Brotli response compression configuration
Sparse fieldsets for selective data retrieval
Performance metric tracking and optimization targets

Use Cases

Improving application responsiveness by decreasing API latency under 100ms
Refactoring legacy endpoints that return excessive or sensitive data fields
Reducing bandwidth costs for high-traffic mobile and web applications