How to build a gRPC API in Node.js
gRPC is one of the most popular API architectural patterns for building service-to-service communication systems in distributed environments. It is a highly…
How to improve API discoverability with Postman workspaces
One of the best ways for API producers to improve their API distribution strategy is to invest heavily in the discoverability of…
What is Protobuf?
Protobuf, which is short for “Protocol Buffers,” is an efficient, language-agnostic data serialization mechanism. It enables developers to define structured data in…
Best practices for API error handling
Error handling is a crucial part of working with APIs. When an API encounters an issue, such as invalid input data or…
What is CORS?
CORS, which stands for “Cross-Origin Resource Sharing,” is a security standard that enables servers to indicate the origins from which browsers are…
What is HTTP?
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a set of rules that define how data is transferred between a client and server on the…
GraphQL vs. REST
GraphQL and REST are two common architectural patterns for building APIs. REST APIs use standard HTTP methods to access resources through dedicated…
What is JWT?
JWT, which stands for JSON Web Token, is an open standard for securely sharing JSON data between parties. The data is encoded…
What is YAML?
YAML, which stands for “YAML Ain’t Markup Language” or “Yet Another Markup Language,” is a human and machine-readable data serialization format. It…
What is JSON Schema?
JSON Schema is a declarative language that provides a standardized way to describe and validate JSON data. It describes the content, structure,…
What is PKCE?
PKCE, which stands for “Proof of Key Code Exchange” and is pronounced “pixy,” is an extension of the OAuth 2.0 protocol that…
What is OpenID Connect?
OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an authentication protocol that adds an identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0. It helps securely authenticate users…
