By Joshua Campbell | April 13, 2020
RESTful APIs are everywhere, powering more of the modern world than any other API architecture. REST accounts for up to 80% of API saccording to this study by ProgrammableWeb. How those APIs are built and structured can make or break a company in today’s ultra-competitive world. Poorly-designed APIs can be difficult to use, can fail when they are needed most, and are valuable targets for hackers looking for sensitive data. On the other hand, a well-designed API that utilizes best practices makes development a breeze, attracts new customers, and creates confidence among users that can boost retention rates.