API Gateway Series (9/12): OpenAPI & ReadMe Documentation
Snowpal API: Documentation should be clear and comprehensive for users. OpenAPI specifications must be finalized before uploading. Version control is crucial when publishing API specs.
In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses the intricacies of using ReadMe for API documentation, particularly focusing on the challenges of uploading OpenAPI specifications and managing version control. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining endpoint URLs to avoid losing documentation and provides insights into the best practices for API management.
Takeaways
ReadMe is the primary platform for API documentation.
OpenAPI specifications must be finalized before uploading.
Changes to endpoint URLs can lead to loss of documentation.
Version control is crucial when publishing API specs.
Supplementary documentation can be added on ReadMe after uploading the spec.
Maintaining backward compatibility is important for API stability.
Documentation should be clear and comprehensive for users.
API versioning should be handled carefully to avoid confusion.
Rich documentation enhances user understanding of APIs.
Always check for updates in documentation practices.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to API Gateway and ReadMe
02:58 Uploading and Managing API Specifications
06:11 Version Control and Documentation Challenges
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