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RESTful API Design - Pitfalls to Avoid in 2026
Practical REST API design advice for 2026. Learn common mistakes, design trade-offs, and clear guidelines to build APIs that scale and stay pleasant to use.
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路 articlesAPI Virtualization - Why is it winning?
API virtualization has replaced legacy service virtualization by focusing on contracts, not internals. This post talks how and why modern software development team virtualize APIs to beat dependency hell, SaaS limits, and costly sandboxes.
路 articlesWhat is ULID?
ULID is a lesser-known but highly practical identifier format for distributed systems. This article breaks down its internal structure, ordering guarantees, and trade-offs compared to UUID, with a system-design lens for architects.
路 articlesSquash Vs Merge Compared - Git
Git Squash vs Merge explained! 馃殌 Clean history or detailed commits? Learn the pros, cons, and best practices for history, debugging, collaboration, CI/CD, and more. Find the right fit for your team!
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Package Deprecation Policy: Best Practices and Graceful Transitions
Learn how to deprecate software packages or APIs gracefully. Avoid user disruption, ensure smooth migrations, and maintain trust in your ecosystem with proven, developer-friendly best practices.
路 articlesREST API Versioning: A Comprehensive Guide for Developers
Explore REST API versioning鈥攚hy it's essential for managing breaking changes, ensuring backward compatibility, and evolving APIs smoothly. Learn strategies, best practices, and techniques like URI paths, headers, and semantic versioning.
路 articlesSecure Your RESTful API: A Practical Guide
Discover effective techniques and real-world examples for securing REST APIs. Learn how to protect your REST APIs from vulnerabilities and ensure robust API security with practical insights and best practices.
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When Should ULID Not Be Used?
There are specific scenarios where using ULIDs might not be the best choice. These are high volume write systems or cryptographic requirements. Let's explore these situations in detail.
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ULID vs UUID v7
A deep technical comparison of UUID and ULID from a system design perspective. Covers structure, entropy, ordering guarantees, database behavior, indexing impact, distributed generation, and cryptographic considerations.