Today, I’m excited to share some of the steps I’ve taken to simplify the API workflows using Postman, bridging the gap between front-end and back-end teams for smoother collaboration.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1. 𝗔𝗶𝗺
   • This outlines the primary purpose of the API endpoint.
   • This helps developers to understand the specific functionality that the endpoint provides, ensuring that they use it correctly in their applications.

2. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
   • This specifies “who is authorised to make requests to this endpoint?”.
   • This helps developers to avoid unnecessary errors or access issues during integration by clarifying the security requirements.

3. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
   • This explains how the API endpoint is integrated within the front end.
   • This details the specific front-end components or pages that rely on this endpoint.
   • This helps developers to easily debug issues and make changes without disrupting other parts of the application.

4. 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱
   • If the API is accepting some data in the body/payload then save an example of the payload.
   • This helps developers see exactly what data format and structure they need to provide, ensuring proper API calls.

By focusing on these essential elements, I ensure the API documentation is not just informative but also practical, enhancing productivity and reducing integration and debugging time.