What Makes API Endpoint Design Balance Security And Flexibility? Are you curious about how to design API endpoints that effectively balance security and flexibility? In this comprehensive video, we’ll walk you through the key principles and best practices for creating secure, reliable, and easy-to-maintain APIs. We’ll start by explaining how to verify user identities with strong authentication methods like API keys, OAuth 2.0, and JSON Web Tokens. You’ll learn how proper authorization controls help limit user permissions, reducing the risk of accidental or malicious damage.
Next, we’ll cover the importance of encrypting data in transit using HTTPS and Transport Layer Security, ensuring sensitive information remains protected during communication. We’ll also discuss the principle of least privilege, which involves giving users only the access they truly need, and how input validation prevents malicious requests from causing harm. Clear, resource-oriented URL structures and standard HTTP methods make your API easier to understand and less prone to errors.
Additionally, we’ll explain the value of versioning your API to accommodate new features without disrupting existing clients, as well as implementing rate limiting to prevent overload. Configuring CORS policies and adding security headers further strengthen your API’s defenses. Finally, we’ll highlight the importance of monitoring, logging, and regular security audits to keep your system resilient. Whether you're developing a new API or maintaining an existing one, these tips will help you create a system that’s both secure and adaptable.
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