What are some examples of REST API documentation?

Can you provide some examples of REST API documentation?

Sure! REST API documentation typically includes endpoints, request methods, parameters, and response formats. For example, a documentation for a user API might include:

1. GET /users - Retrieves a list of users.
2. POST /users - Creates a new user.
3. GET /users/{id} - Retrieves a specific user by ID.
4. PUT /users/{id} - Updates a user by ID.
5. DELETE /users/{id} - Deletes a user by ID.

What should be included in each endpoint's documentation?

Each endpoint's documentation should include:

• Endpoint URL
• HTTP Method (GET, POST, etc.)
• Parameters (query, path, body)
• Request Example
• Response Example (including status codes)
• Error Codes and their meanings.

Can you show me a sample response for a GET request?

Certainly! For a GET request to /users/{id}, a sample response might look like this:

{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "John Doe",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "created_at": "2023-01-01T12:00:00Z"
}