Architecture 2026-07-01 10 min

API Design

REST, webhooks, versioning and developer experience.

By Mohammad Zayed

Overview

Good APIs are predictable: consistent naming, honest status codes, and a versioning strategy that respects clients.

routes

GET    /v1/leads
POST   /v1/leads
GET    /v1/leads/:id
DELETE /v1/leads/:id

error shape

{ "error": { "code": "invalid_email", "message": "Email is required" } }

Version in the path (/v1). Avoid breaking changes; add fields, deprecate old ones with a sunset header.

Is this the only way to build it?

No. These are reference patterns we reuse. Adapt the boundaries to your constraints, team and compliance needs.

Should I copy this exactly?

Use it as a starting point. Validate each decision against your traffic, data sensitivity and team size.

Can NorthFlow implement this?

Yes. Book a strategy call and we'll tailor the architecture to your product.

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