RESTful API Best Practices

• Use query string to filter resource collections

• Never use CRUD function names in URIs

• Do not use underscores in URIs

• Do not use file extensions in API endpoint URIs

• Use lowercase letters in URIs

• Do not use forward trailing slash in URLs

• Use the right terminology

• Use consistent patterns across all API endpoints

• Do not return plain text

• Use SSL to protect your data during transfer

• Your API should be stateless

• Do not use session in your RESTful API endpoints

• Do not trust the input parameters

• Use correct HTTP status codes

• Use HTTP headers for content negotiation

• Use sub-resources for relations

• GET should never change the state

• Use plural nouns

• Use correct HTTP methods

• Use nouns, not verbs

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