Contract Design
Create clear and well-defined API contracts that outline expectations, responsibilities, and usage guidelines.
Outcomes
Section titled “Outcomes”- Clear API contracts defined for each API
Why it matters
Section titled “Why it matters”API contracts are essential for ensuring clarity and alignment between API providers and consumers. This station provides guidelines for designing API contracts that are clear, comprehensive, and easy to understand.
How it works
Section titled “How it works”- Define API contracts that outline the expectations, responsibilities, and usage guidelines for each API. Contract First Design A guideline advocating for API-first approaches using formal contracts (e.g., OpenAPI) to align stakeholders before development.
- Use standardized formats (e.g., OpenAPI, AsyncAPI) to create machine-readable API contracts that are easy to share and validate. Contract First Design A guideline advocating for API-first approaches using formal contracts (e.g., OpenAPI) to align stakeholders before development.
- Ensure API contracts are reviewed and approved by stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity. API Audit Checklist A comprehensive checklist to verify API readiness before publishing, covering design, documentation, security, and policy compliance.
Apply in your work
Section titled “Apply in your work”Provide contract design templates, standardized formats, and review processes. Ensure teams create clear and well-defined API contracts that outline expectations, responsibilities, and usage guidelines.