How to build a gRPC API in Node.js

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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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an authentication protocol that adds an identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0. It helps securely authenticate users…

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