API Documentations

API documentation is a comprehensive manual that explains how to effectively use and integrate with an API. It provides developers with detailed information on the API’s endpoints, request/response formats, authentication methods, error codes, usage examples, and technical requirements.

A well-structured API documentation typically includes:

• Overview: Purpose and capabilities of the API

• Authentication: How to securely access the API (e.g., API keys, OAuth)

• Endpoints: List of available operations (URLs, HTTP methods)

• Request Parameters: Required and optional inputs for each endpoint

• Response Format: Sample responses (JSON, XML) and expected data

• Error Handling: Common error codes and troubleshooting guidance

• Code Examples: Sample calls in various programming languages

• Rate Limits & Quotas: Usage restrictions, if any

Good documentation helps developers integrate faster, reduces support requests, and improves the overall usability of the API.