How to Build an API: A Step-by-Step Guide
What to expect from this tutorial: Before diving in, here’s an overview of what you’ll learn: Understand the API’s use case: Define…
What Is a REST API? Examples, Uses, and Challenges
Quick answer: API vs Web Service Question Answer What is a REST API? An architectural style for building APIs that uses HTTP…
What are HTTP status codes? Complete Guide for API Developers
Quick answer: What are HTTP Status Codes? HTTP status codes are three-digit numbers that indicate whether a request succeeded, failed, or requires…
API vs Web Service: Understanding the Differences
Quick answer: API vs Web Service Question Answer What’s the main difference? Web services use HTTP/HTTPS; APIs can use any protocol. Are…
API Diagram Guide: Types, Use Cases, and Examples
Quick answer: Which API diagram should you use? Choose the API diagram based on what you’re trying to communicate. The chart below…
What is an API Call? Understanding API Requests and Responses
Quick answer: What is an API call? An API call is a request from one application (the client) to another system’s API…
GET vs POST: Understanding HTTP Request Methods
Quick answer: GET vs POST GET retrieves data without changing anything on the server, while POST sends data to create or modify…
Put vs Post: Choosing the Right HTTP Request Method
Quick answer: PUT vs POST PUT and POST are HTTP methods used to send data to a server in REST APIs, but…
September 2025 Product Update: Redesigned Variables, AI Requests in Collections, and Workflow Improvements
This month, we’re focusing on reducing confusion and improving security across your API development workflow. We’re excited to introduce a completely redesigned…
August 2025 Product Update: Multi-file Specs, Better Jira Integration, and Workflow Fixes
We’ve shipped some improvements this month to make your workflows a little smoother. Multi-file specs now work in Spec Hub, Jira integration…
July 2025 Product Update: AI Agent Templates, Real-Time Monitoring, and New Ways to Collaborate
You might notice something different about this month’s update. We’ve dropped “The Drop” and we’re calling this what it really is: a…
POST/CON 25 Keynote Recap: Level 3, the Orchestration Crisis
This blog is the fourth in a series recapping everything we shared at POST/CON 25. New here? Start with our keynote recap,…
