Design Standards
Establish design standards and guidelines to ensure consistent and high-quality API design across the organization.
Outcomes
Section titled “Outcomes”- Consistent API design across the organization
Why it matters
Section titled “Why it matters”Consistent and high-quality API design is essential for usability, maintainability, and scalability. This station provides design standards and guidelines that help teams create APIs that are easy to use, understand, and maintain.
How it works
Section titled “How it works”- Define design standards and guidelines for API design, including naming conventions, response formats, and error handling. API Design Principles A concise guide to API usability, discoverability, and consistency grounded in proven design philosophies and user needs.
- Create reusable design patterns and components that teams can leverage to ensure consistency and quality.
- Conduct design reviews and audits to ensure adherence to design standards and identify areas for improvement. 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 design standards documentation, reusable components, and design review processes. Ensure teams follow design standards and conduct regular reviews to maintain high-quality API design.