| name | api-documentation-best-practices |
| description | Guidance and best practices for api documentation best practices. |
API Documentation Best Practices
Overview
Good API documentation is essential for developer experience and adoption.
Tools
- Swagger/OpenAPI: Standard for REST APIs. Auto-generate from code where possible.
- Postman Collections: Shareable request collections.
- GraphiQL/Apollo Studio: For GraphQL APIs.
Content
- Authentication: How to authenticate (Bearer, API Key).
- Endpoints: Method, URL, Parameters.
- Request/Response Examples: JSON bodies for success and error cases.
- Error Codes: Explain standard error responses.