Workflow Templates: API Documentation Checklist

Overview

Provide a high-level description of what the API does.

Include the current version of the API.

Mention the audience for the API (e.g., public, internal, partners).

Getting Started

Detail the initial setup process for using the API.

Explain authentication and authorization procedures, including acquiring and using API keys.

Provide a simple 'Hello World' type example for quick testing.

Reference

List all available endpoints with their respective paths.

Document the request and response models for each endpoint, with field descriptions and types.

Describe error codes and messages that the API might return.

Guides and Examples

Offer step-by-step guides for common tasks or workflows using the API.

Include full request and response examples, preferably in multiple programming languages.

Provide real-world use cases or scenarios where the API can be applied.

Security and Authentication

Explain the security measures in place, such as HTTPS, to protect data in transit.

Detail any authentication methods supported (e.g., OAuth 2.0, API keys, JWT).

Warn about common security pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Rate Limits and Quotas

Describe the rate limits that apply to the API to prevent abuse.

Explain the consequences of exceeding rate limits and how to handle them.

Inform users about any quotas or limits on usage over a longer period.

Support and Community

Provide information on how to get support, such as contact details or a ticketing system.

Link to any official or unofficial community forums or discussion boards.

Mention any social media accounts or hashtags that are monitored for API-related discussions.

Versioning and Updates

Document the versioning strategy and how to specify the API version in requests.

Explain how deprecations and breaking changes are communicated to the users.

Provide a changelog with dates and descriptions of each version's changes.

Template Library Home

API Documentation Checklist

Overview

Getting Started

Reference

Guides and Examples

Security and Authentication

Rate Limits and Quotas

Support and Community

Versioning and Updates

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Template Library Home

API Documentation Checklist

Overview

Getting Started

Reference

Guides and Examples

Security and Authentication

Rate Limits and Quotas

Support and Community

Versioning and Updates

Use this template in Manifestly

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