Explore the importance of service contracts in microservices, how to define and manage them, and the tools and practices that ensure reliable API interactions.
Explore the best practices for API versioning and lifecycle management in microservices, including strategies, semantic versioning, deprecation policies, and automation.
Explore the foundational principles of RESTful APIs, including statelessness, resource-based interactions, and uniform interfaces. Learn how to design effective resource models, utilize HTTP methods, implement HATEOAS, and ensure URI consistency in microservices architecture.
Explore header and media type versioning strategies in API design, including implementation, content negotiation, and best practices for maintaining flexibility and extensibility.