How do I design APIs with nested structures?

What are the best practices for designing APIs with nested structures?

When designing APIs with nested structures, it's important to keep the following best practices in mind: 1. Use clear and consistent naming conventions. 2. Limit the depth of nesting to avoid complexity. 3. Consider using JSON Schema for validation. 4. Provide comprehensive documentation.

Can you give me an example of a nested structure in an API?

Sure! For instance, a user profile API might have a nested structure like this:

{
  "user": {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "John Doe",
    "address": {
      "street": "123 Main St",
      "city": "Anytown",
      "zip": "12345"
    }
  }
}

How do I handle versioning for APIs with nested structures?

For versioning, you can include the version number in the URL, like /v1/users, or use request headers. Ensure that changes to nested structures are backward compatible whenever possible.

What tools can I use to test my API with nested structures?

You can use tools like Postman, Swagger, or Insomnia to test your API. They allow you to easily send requests and view responses, including nested data.