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A feature is only "solid" if others can use it correctly without constant help.
: Return a 429 Too Many Requests status to tell the client to slow down. 5. Clear Documentation & Versioning
: Ensure users can only access the specific resources required for that feature. For example, a "User" should not be able to call an "Admin" delete endpoint. 3. Meaningful Error Handling A solid feature doesn't just crash; it fails gracefully. API CheatSquad
: Use Swagger/OpenAPI to generate interactive documentation.
: Provide enough info for a developer to fix the issue without leaking sensitive system details (like stack traces). 4. Rate Limiting & Throttling A feature is only "solid" if others can
Protect your system from being overwhelmed by too many requests, whether intentional (DDoS) or accidental (loops in client code).
: Limit the number of calls a single API key or IP address can make per minute/hour. Clear Documentation & Versioning : Ensure users can
Identify who is calling the API and what they are allowed to do.