Within what framework is the API developed?

API (Application Programming Interface) is developed within various approaches and processes, depending on the project needs and team. The main frameworks include:

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): API goes through the same stages as any other software: planning, design, development, testing, deployment, support.
• Architectural style: REST, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC define interaction principles and API structure.
• Business requirements: API is created to implement specific business logic or provide access to data/functions.
• Technical requirements: Define the technologies, protocols, data formats (JSON, XML) used.
• Team and company standards: Include naming conventions, documentation, security.
• DevOps processes: Integration of API into CI/CD pipelines for automation of build, testing, and deployment.

Specific frameworks can be defined by:

• Development methodology: Agile (Scrum, Kanban) or waterfall.
• Platform: Web, mobile, microservices architecture.
• API Gateway management tools: Defining security policies, throttling, monitoring.