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Rate limiting is not a feature you add when you have scale problems. It is a protection against abuse, runaway clients, and resource exhaustion that belongs in every API.
Read moreMost APIs labeled “REST” ignore the constraints that actually define it. Understanding what REST really requires leads to more scalable, evolvable systems—but also reveals when not to use it.
Read moreAuthentication is the front door. An API with only a front door is still full of open windows. Here is what a complete API security posture actually covers.
Read moreChoosing between synchronous REST and asynchronous messaging is not a matter of preference — it is a decision with direct consequences for availability, consistency, and operational complexity. Most systems need both, and the mistake is applying one where the other belongs.
Read moreAPIs often reflect how the backend is built instead of how they are used. Shifting the perspective to the consumer leads to simpler integrations, fewer errors, and more durable systems.
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