Document API Design

[Satwik-Bhardwaj]

Create comprehensive documentation for the API design to ensure all team members and contributors have a clear understanding of the endpoints, request/response formats, and any necessary authentication or error handling details. This documentation will serve as a guide for developing and consuming the API.

Tasks

• Outline the main objectives and structure of the API.
• Document each endpoint, including:
  • Endpoint URL
  • HTTP Method (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Request Parameters (path parameters, query parameters, headers)
  • Request Body (JSON schema or example, if applicable)
  • Response Format (JSON schema or example)
  • Status Codes (e.g., 200 OK, 404 Not Found, 500 Internal Server Error)
• Include authentication requirements (e.g., API keys, JWT tokens).
• Describe error handling and standard error responses.
• Specify any rate limiting or throttling policies.
• Add examples of common use cases for each endpoint.
• Use a standardized format for consistency (e.g., OpenAPI Specification, Markdown).

Acceptance Criteria

• All endpoints are clearly documented, including URLs, methods, request/response examples, and status codes.
• Authentication requirements, error handling, and rate-limiting policies are included.
• Documentation is accessible and formatted consistently.
• API documentation is stored in an appropriate location within the project, such as a docs folder or as a Markdown file in the root directory.