Background In today's interconnected digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of modern applications, enabling seamless communication between diverse systems. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Ensuring the security of APIs is paramount to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of applications. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the intricacies of secure API design, exploring best practices, common pitfalls, and real-world case studies to equip you with the knowledge to build robust and secure APIs.

Background
In today's interconnected digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of modern applications, enabling seamless communication between diverse systems. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Ensuring the security of APIs is paramount to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of applications.
This comprehensive guide delves deep into the intricacies of secure API design, exploring best practices, common pitfalls, and real-world case studies to equip you with the knowledge to build robust and secure APIs.