REST API Design Design RESTful APIs with proper conventions and developer experience. Resource Naming HTTP Methods | Method | Purpose | Idempotent | |--------|---------|------------| | GET | Read resource | Yes | | POST | Create resource | No | | PUT | Replace resource | Yes | | PATCH | Partial update | Yes | | DELETE | Remove resource | Yes | Status Codes | Code | Meaning | Use For | |------|---------|---------| | 200 | OK | Successful GET, PATCH | | 201 | Created | Successful POST | | 204 | No Content | Successful DELETE | | 400 | Bad Request | Validation errors | | 401 | Unauthorized | Mis…