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[Break] You're Now Less Wrong About REST

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Redefining API Flexibility

This chapter addresses the rigidity of traditional APIs and advocates for more flexible design approaches, particularly regarding versioning and breaking changes. It discusses the potential of hypermedia in enhancing API usability while critiquing the industry's reliance on outdated RPC methods. The chapter also explores the challenges of effective API documentation and the benefits of adopting frameworks like OpenAPI to facilitate better development practices.

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