RESTful API Design Patterns and Best Practices
Master REST API design with real-world patterns, lifecycle management, and OpenAPI practices
Created by Andrzej Jarzyna, Samir Amzani
Discover how to design robust, scalable, and user-focused REST APIs using proven patterns and best practices. Learn to create APIs that are easy to maintain, evolve, and communicate real value to your users. Move beyond the basics and gain practical skills for managing the entire API lifecycle.
Packt | Oct 2025 | 406 min
What You Will Learn
You will build your skills by working through real-world scenarios and practical examples that mirror the complete API lifecycle. Each step introduces new concepts and hands-on techniques, helping you apply theory to practice. By focusing on both design and operational context, you'll gain confidence in creating and managing APIs that stand the test of time.
Key Features
- Design APIs with a consumer-first mindset for better usability and communication
- Leverage OpenAPI and JSON Schema to create standardized, maintainable APIs
- Apply effective versioning and testing strategies to keep your APIs reliable
Target Audience
Ideal for API developers, solution architects, and technical product owners with a basic understanding of APIs and HTTP. If you want to deepen your API design skills, create scalable solutions, and manage APIs as valuable products, you'll find actionable guidance and strategies to help you achieve your goals.
