Api Cheatsquad -

: Use tools like Joi or Zod to enforce data types, lengths, and formats (e.g., ensuring an email is actually an email).

Protect your system from being overwhelmed by too many requests, whether intentional (DDoS) or accidental (loops in client code). API CheatSquad

: Use industry standards like OAuth 2.0 or JWT (JSON Web Tokens) . : Use tools like Joi or Zod to

: Prefix your routes (e.g., /v1/feature ) so you can update logic in the future without breaking existing integrations. : Prefix your routes (e

A feature is only "solid" if others can use it correctly without constant help.

: Strip out dangerous characters or HTML tags from strings before they touch your database. 2. Secure Authentication & Authorization

To write a solid API feature that is secure, scalable, and easy to use, focus on these five core pillars: 1. Robust Input Validation & Sanitization