API Design with Firestone: Focus on Resources

While Firestone automates the generation of your API specifications based on your resource schemas, understanding fundamental API design principles is crucial. By adhering to these principles, you ensure that the APIs Firestone generates are not just functional, but also intuitive, consistent, and easy for other developers to consume.

Firestone's resource-first approach naturally aligns with many best practices for RESTful API design. Your resource blueprints directly inform:

  • Resource-Oriented Design: Your resource schema defines the nouns of your API.
  • Correct HTTP Method Usage: Firestone maps your methods configuration directly to HTTP verbs.
  • Standard HTTP Status Codes: Firestone helps generate appropriate status codes based on common patterns.
  • API Versioning: Firestone supports versioning directly in your resource blueprints.

For a comprehensive understanding of API design principles, including resource naming, HTTP methods, status codes, idempotency, and consistency, please refer to these excellent external resources:

By combining Firestone's automation with a solid understanding of these principles, you can craft truly well-designed APIs.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the core principles and how Firestone supports them, let's look at how to structure your data models effectively.