Api Cheatsquad ✦ High Speed

Identify who is calling the API and what they are allowed to do.

: Return a 429 Too Many Requests status to tell the client to slow down. 5. Clear Documentation & Versioning API CheatSquad

: Use correct HTTP status codes (e.g., 400 for bad requests, 401 for unauthorized, 404 for not found). Identify who is calling the API and what

To write a solid API feature that is secure, scalable, and easy to use, focus on these five core pillars: 1. Robust Input Validation & Sanitization Clear Documentation & Versioning : Use correct HTTP

: Strip out dangerous characters or HTML tags from strings before they touch your database. 2. Secure Authentication & Authorization

Protect your system from being overwhelmed by too many requests, whether intentional (DDoS) or accidental (loops in client code).

: 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.