How do I design a RESTful API?

How do I design a RESTful API?

To design a RESTful API, start by defining your resources and their representations. What resources do you have in mind?

I want to create an API for a book store. What resources should I include?

For a book store, you might include resources like Books, Authors, and Categories. Each resource should have its own endpoint.

What HTTP methods should I use for these resources?

You should use GET for retrieving data, POST for creating new resources, PUT for updating, and DELETE for removing resources.

How do I handle errors in my API?

You can handle errors by returning appropriate HTTP status codes and including error messages in the response body.