Basic API Endpoint List (if applicable)
A straightforward enumeration of the API endpoints the project will use or build, with their basic purpose.
Basic API Endpoint List Template
Section titled “Basic API Endpoint List Template”URL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wC_N5QfLnqD2EtwWkquelLy6lTwXInlMmSdGaw58OhE/edit?usp=sharing
Explanation of Columns:
- Endpoint URL: The specific URL path for the API endpoint (e.g.,
/api/users,/api/products/{id}). - HTTP Method: The HTTP method used for this endpoint (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
- Description: A brief explanation of what this endpoint does.
- Request Body (if applicable, brief description): If the endpoint expects data to be sent in the request body (e.g., for POST or PUT requests), briefly describe the format (e.g., JSON with
nameandemailfields). If not applicable, mark as “N/A”. - Response Body (brief description of the data returned): A brief description of the data format and key fields returned by the API (e.g., JSON array of user objects with
id,username,email). - Authentication Required? (Yes/No): Indicates whether the endpoint requires authentication to be accessed.
- Notes: Any additional relevant information, such as specific parameters, error codes, or related endpoints.
How to Use
Section titled “How to Use”For each API endpoint your project interacts with, create a new row in the list. Focus on the essential information needed for the front-end and back-end to communicate effectively.