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API-First Development in 2026 — Design, Mock, Validate, Then Build
API-first development means designing the contract before writing code. Here''s the workflow that actually works in 2026.
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API Gateway Patterns — Rate Limiting, Auth, and Request Transformation at the Edge
Design API gateways for rate limiting, JWT auth, request aggregation, and versioning. Learn gateway vs service mesh and Kong vs cloud vendors.
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You have rate limiting. 100 requests per minute per IP. The attacker uses 100 IPs. Your rate limit is bypassed. Effective rate limiting requires multiple dimensions — IP, user account, device fingerprint, and behavioral signals — not just one.
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API Response Optimization — Compression, Streaming, and Payload Minimization
Reduce API payload sizes and latency through compression, streaming, pagination, and field selection. Master bandwidth optimization for global users.
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API Security in 2026 — OWASP Top 10 Updated for AI and Modern Backends
Deep dive into the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023, how AI changes the threat landscape, and practical mitigation strategies for modern backends.
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