Static APIs
As a backend engineer, I've always traditionally thought of API's as dynamic, server drive, database backed systems.
But that doesn't have to be the case.
When I started Dumbify, a minimalist Home Screen launcher for iPhone, I decided to create a static API instead.
But what does that mean?
Well, since the data that the API delivers rarely changes, I decided to serve it as a static flat JSON file.
This means no database upgrades, no servers to maintain, just a json file that I update from time to time.
And best of all, static hosting is typically free!
I really enjoy your analyses! You’ve pointed out the significance of accurate documentation, and I’ve found that EchoAPI’s automatic updates while testing APIs are invaluable for maintaining precision.