The Richardson Maturity Model is a visual pyramid to gauge the competency of your API. In this article we dissect each layer: Plain Old XML, Resources, HTTP verbs, & hypermedia. Much like Maslow's Hierarchy, the journey to realization is an upward climb; as your API moves higher, it becomes more fulfilled.| Nordic APIs
We define the holy grail of linked data, and how JSON-LD, an extension of JSON, may be the panacea we've been waiting for.| Nordic APIs
HATEOAS, or Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State, is a requirement for true REST API design. However, some shy from it, feeling it's too difficult to fully implement. In this post, we compare formats like HAL, JSON-LD, Siren and others to see which specs can make HATEOAS compliance easier.| Nordic APIs
JSON API, defined at JSONAPI.org, is a practical spec for building web APIs. Its caching features can streamline API requests and increase data consistency.| Nordic APIs
We interview 3 experts on the state of REST design. Discover the benefits of REST, its shortcomings, and how API design expectations are changing in the wake of asynchronous environments.| Nordic APIs
It seems that a limitation has been reached as open transparency becomes a barrier to profitability amongst public social APIs like Instagram API, Twitter API, and others.| Nordic APIs
In this tutorial, we walk you through seven steps for developing a RESTful API using popular JavaScript frameworks like Node.JS and Express.JS.| Nordic APIs
There may be some situations where business concerns overpower technical purity. Learn how pragmatic REST can respond to these anti-patterns in API design.| Nordic APIs
Adriano Mota, Solution Architect at Ford Motor Company, shares his tips for designing automotive-grade APIs that fit into industry style standards.| Nordic APIs