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REST API Pro Tips: Headers, HATEOAS, and When to Break the Rules

You’ve got your methods, routes, and status codes dialed in — nice.

Apr 14, 2025•Hein Myat Thu

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HTTP Status Codes Aren’t Optional: Stop Using 200 for Everything

If you’ve ever written an API where everything returns `200 OK`, this article explains why that’s a bad idea and encourages using proper HTTP status codes to make your API easier to debug, maintain, and work with.

Apr 12, 2025•Hein Myat Thu

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Don’t Be Weird with URLs: RESTful Routing That Makes Sense

If your endpoint looks like a Mad Libs generator had a panic attack, it’s time for a reset. RESTful routing is about clarity, consistency, and just enough structure.

Apr 9, 2025•Hein Myat Thu

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REST 101: Why Your API Shouldn’t Be a Dumpster Fire

If you’ve ever stared at an API and thought, “Why does this endpoint feel like it was designed by a raccoon with Wi-Fi?” — this is for you.

Apr 7, 2025•Hein Myat Thu

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