Understanding API Design: A Software Engineer's Guide to Building for Humans
APIs are the language of modern software. When designed right, they don't just work — they feel right. A well-designed API can: ✅ Reduce development time ✅ Minimize support requests ✅ Make your system a joy to work with In this guide, we’ll explore principles that make APIs intuitive, developer-friendly, and future-proof — whether you're building internal tools or public-facing endpoints.

APIs are the language of modern software. When designed right, they don't just work — they feel right.
A well-designed API can:
✅ Reduce development time
✅ Minimize support requests
✅ Make your system a joy to work with
In this guide, we’ll explore principles that make APIs intuitive, developer-friendly, and future-proof — whether you're building internal tools or public-facing endpoints.