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I remember the exact moment my first production API went down. It was 2:00 AM on a holiday weekend. A poorly designed pagination endpoint had allowed a single rogue script to request millions of database records at once, bringing our entire infrastructure to its knees. I sat there in the dark, watching error logs multiply by the thousands, with a sinking realization: I hadn't just written bad code-I had built a fragile, dangerous foundation.

Have you ever stared at a messy, undocumented REST API, wondering if a simple POST request would update a user or accidentally delete their account? Have you ever lost sleep wondering if a broken object-level authorization (BOLA) flaw is silently leaking private client data right now?

You are not alone. Building APIs is easy. Building unbreakable APIs is a grueling art form. I wrote this book because I want to save you from those 2:00 AM panic attacks. I want to give you the exact frameworks, style guides, and security protocols I desperately wish I had when I was staring at those crashing servers.

What's inside

This isn't just theory-it's a battle-tested survival kit for backend development. Inside, you will discover:

• The Pre-Deployment Security Checklist: Bulletproof your endpoints against data leaks, broken authorization, and injection attacks before you merge your code to production.
• The Ultimate Design Style Guide: Stop arguing over snake_case vs. camelCase. Master the exact formatting, HTTP headers, and pagination rules that top-tier engineering organizations enforce.
• Authentication & Authorization Demystified: From JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) to OpenID Connect (OIDC), learn how to lock down your system without locking out legitimate users.
• Resilience & Scaling: Master rate limiting, idempotency, and the architectural secrets of high-traffic networks.
• A Developer-Friendly Glossary: Decode confusing tech jargon like HATEOAS, Service Mesh, and OAuth 2.0 through crystal-clear, real-world analogies.

Who it's meant for

I wrote this specifically for software engineers, backend developers, and technical leads who are tired of vague documentation and want actionable, concrete guidelines.

Whether you are a junior developer looking to understand the magic behind HTTP requests, or a seasoned software architect tasked with standardizing your organization's scattered microservices, this book will be your daily desk reference. (Even non-technical product managers and tech-adjacent stakeholders will find the glossary and architecture chapters deeply eye-opening!)

Don't wait for a devastating data breach or a shattered database to teach you the hard lessons of API engineering. Your next endpoint could either be a seamless, scalable bridge-or a ticking time bomb.

Are you ready to stop guessing and start building APIs like a true professional?

Grab your copy today, flip to Chapter 1, and let's build something unbreakable.

Parametry knihy

• Plný název: Platform API Design
• Podnázev: The Comprehensive Guide to Scalable and Secure APIs
• Autor: Gus V. McCabe
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Brožovaná
• Počet stran: 194
• EAN: 9798178890257
• ID: 54075586
• Nakladatelství: Independently published
• Hmotnost: 319 g
• Rozměry: 244 × 170 × 10 mm
• Datum vydání: 04. October 2026

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