What information should be considered when designing a REST API from scratch?

When designing a REST API from scratch, it is important to consider the following aspects:

• Resources and their structure: determine which entities will be accessible through the API and how they will be organized (e.g., /users, /orders).
• HTTP methods: which methods will be supported for each resource (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.).
• Data formats: define the format of requests and responses (usually JSON).
• Authentication and authorization: how users will verify their identity and access resources.
• Error handling: standardize error codes and messages.
• API versioning: plan for the ability to update the API without breaking compatibility.
• Documentation: describe all endpoints, parameters, formats, and examples.
• Limitations and quotas: for example, rate limiting to prevent overloads.
• Security: protection against vulnerabilities, such as CORS, SSL/TLS.

This will help create a convenient, understandable, and maintainable API.