Overview
In API-first design, the team starts by defining the API contract (e.g., using OpenAPI/Swagger). This contract serves as the single source of truth for both the frontend and backend teams, allowing them to work in parallel.
Benefits
- Improved Developer Experience: Clear documentation from the start.
- Parallel Development: Frontend can use mocks based on the contract while the backend is being built.
- Consistency: Ensures a well-designed and consistent API across the organization.
Tools
- OpenAPI Specification (OAS)
- Postman
- Stoplight