APIs Are Like Grocery Lists: A Fun Guide to API Design

This blog is part of my System Design series, where I break down key concepts in a simple and practical way. Today, we’ll explore APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)—a fundamental part of modern software development. At first glance, API design may seem straightforward, but as you dive deeper, you realize it's more complex than it appears. Before we get hands-on, let's first understand the basics of an API.

Apr 12, 2025 - 09:51
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APIs Are Like Grocery Lists: A Fun Guide to API Design

This blog is part of my System Design series, where I break down key concepts in a simple and practical way.

Today, we’ll explore APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)—a fundamental part of modern software development.

At first glance, API design may seem straightforward, but as you dive deeper, you realize it's more complex than it appears. Before we get hands-on, let's first understand the basics of an API.