--- title: "#api-design-best-practices articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 8 articles tagged #api-design-best-practices on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/api-design-best-practices" --- Tag # #api-design-best-practices 8 posts · 0 followers [Mittal Technologies](https://hashnode.com/@mittaltechnologies) · [Jul 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/graphql-vs-rest-for-content-apis-what-we-learned-building-for-a-saas-client/6a5deca8aa8658bdd171edfa) ### [GraphQL vs REST for Content APIs: What We Learned Building for a SaaS Client](https://mittal-tech.hashnode.dev/graphql-vs-rest-for-content-apis-what-we-learned-building-for-a-saas-client?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) We compared GraphQL and REST while building a SaaS dashboard that consumed content from multiple sources. Here's what we learned about performance, caching, developer experience, and when each API architecture makes the most sense. 6 min read · [mittal-tech.hashnode.dev](https://mittal-tech.hashnode.dev/graphql-vs-rest-for-content-apis-what-we-learned-building-for-a-saas-client?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mittal Technologies](https://hashnode.com/@mittaltechnologies) · [Jun 5](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-we-approach-scalable-custom-web-application-development-in-2026/6a2296e0306274d848176f07) ### [How We Approach Scalable Custom Web Application Development in 2026](https://mittal-tech.hashnode.dev/how-we-approach-scalable-custom-web-application-development-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A practical look at the architecture, infrastructure, and engineering principles we use to build scalable custom web applications that grow with modern businesses. 6 min read · [mittal-tech.hashnode.dev](https://mittal-tech.hashnode.dev/how-we-approach-scalable-custom-web-application-development-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Himanshu Mandhyan](https://hashnode.com/@himanshu447) · [May 11](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-api-design-principles-best-practices-patterns-2026/6a0186c3a63f995f5f93e9d4) ### [What Is API Design? Principles, Best Practices & Patterns (2026)](https://community.keploy.io/what-is-api-design-principles-best-practices-patterns-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn what API design is, its core principles, best practices, and step-by-step process — with real examples and common mistakes to avoid in 2026. 17 min read · [community.keploy.io](https://community.keploy.io/what-is-api-design-principles-best-practices-patterns-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mohammad Afnan](https://hashnode.com/@afnan2208) · [May 27, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/optimizing-express-middleware-passing-data-via-req-to-avoid-extra-db-queries/6835eb2a07b1990086c5e7bc) ### [Optimizing Express Middleware: Passing Data via req to Avoid Extra DB Queries](https://nodejs-backend-tips.hashnode.dev/optimizing-express-middleware-passing-data-via-req-to-avoid-extra-db-queries?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Background so i am currently working on a youtube clone backend project which i started to understand backend development and express better. i have had made the architecture in the standard form like controller in one directory , models in one direc... 2 min read · [nodejs-backend-tips.hashnode.dev](https://nodejs-backend-tips.hashnode.dev/optimizing-express-middleware-passing-data-via-req-to-avoid-extra-db-queries?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/optimizing-express-middleware-passing-data-via-req-to-avoid-extra-db-queries/6835eb2a07b1990086c5e7bc) [Ashutosh Hans](https://hashnode.com/@ashutoshhans) · [Feb 10, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/api-design-structuring-responses-for-simplicity-and-consistency/67a9f317beeb12327c90ad13) ### [API Design: Structuring Responses for Simplicity and Consistency](https://ashutoshhans.com/api-design-structuring-responses-for-simplicity-and-consistency?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Structured API responses with status fields improve simplicity, consistency, and error handling, complementing traditional HTTP status codes 2 min read · [ashutoshhans.com](https://ashutoshhans.com/api-design-structuring-responses-for-simplicity-and-consistency?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Ahmad W Khan](https://hashnode.com/@AhmadWKhan) · [Dec 11, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/api-design-and-development-a-reference-for-building-robust-and-scalable-systems/6759da7414f7b7d028997efe) ### [API Design and Development: A Reference for Building Robust and Scalable Systems](https://blog.ahmadwkhan.com/api-design-and-development-a-reference-for-building-robust-and-scalable-systems?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn the art of API design with this in-depth guide covering principles, best practices, and real-world examples in Python, PHP, and Node.js. 28 min read · [blog.ahmadwkhan.com](https://blog.ahmadwkhan.com/api-design-and-development-a-reference-for-building-robust-and-scalable-systems?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/api-design-and-development-a-reference-for-building-robust-and-scalable-systems/6759da7414f7b7d028997efe) [Prasanta kumar Sahoo](https://hashnode.com/@prasanta0n) · [Jun 18, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/comprehensive-api-guidelines-for-professional-development/66727aa9f6a07af32c84e40b) ### [Comprehensive API Guidelines for Professional Development](https://prasanta0n.hashnode.dev/comprehensive-api-guidelines-for-professional-development?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Mastering APIs for Your Professional Journey 4 min read · [prasanta0n.hashnode.dev](https://prasanta0n.hashnode.dev/comprehensive-api-guidelines-for-professional-development?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/comprehensive-api-guidelines-for-professional-development/66727aa9f6a07af32c84e40b) [Md. Maruf Sarker](https://hashnode.com/@mdmarufsarker) · [Apr 6, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/rest-api-design-best-practices/66111095107e5007e4913236) ### [Let's Build a Better API: Common Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.stacklearner.com/rest-api-design-best-practices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) হ্যালো, ডেভস! আশা করি ভালোই আছেন। অবশ্য নাও থাকতে পারেন, কারণ REST API নিয়ে কাজ করতে গিয়ে REST এর আর সুযোগ হয় কই? কোনো না কোনো প্যাঁচ তো লেগেই থাকে! API এন্ডপয়েন্ট বানাতে হিমশিম খাওয়া, ডেডলাইনে এসে ডকুমেন্টেশন লিখতে গিয়ে কোডের আগা-মাথা খুঁজে না পাওয়া... 3 min read · [blog.stacklearner.com](https://blog.stacklearner.com/rest-api-design-best-practices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)