API PlaybookFoundations
Section 1 · 5 topics

Foundations

You're already using APIs — here's what you're not seeing

01
The API Contract Mental Model
Every design decision is a promise you'll have to keep
Beginner4 min read
02
Sync vs Async Communication
The most important architectural decision you'll make
Beginner5 min read
03
The Protocol Landscape
REST is one tool, not the only one
Beginner6 min read
04
Data Formats & Content Negotiation
JSON won, but the battle isn't over
Beginner4 min read
05
Specs as Source of Truth
OpenAPI and AsyncAPI — your API's single source of truth
Intermediate5 min read