Topic

API Design

Real interview questions with expert answers, plain-English explanations, and practical examples. (10 questions)

Accenture Full Stack Developer API Design

When building a full-stack application that interacts with multiple microservices, how would you design and implement an API Gateway pattern to streamline frontend communication and enhance security?

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VMware Mobile Developer API Design

When designing an API for a mobile application, what are the key considerations for efficiency, security, and user experience?

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Netflix Backend Developer API Design

How does Netflix design its APIs for high scalability and resilience in a microservices architecture?

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Atlassian Backend Developer API Design

How do you design an API that supports both synchronous and asynchronous operations, and what are the trade-offs?

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LinkedIn Full Stack Developer API Design

What are the core principles of RESTful API design, and how do they improve scalability and maintainability?

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Salesforce Backend Developer API Design

When would you choose GraphQL over REST for an API, and what are the key considerations for each?

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ServiceNow Backend Developer API Design

How do you approach API versioning and ensure backward compatibility for evolving services?

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Airbnb Full Stack Developer API Design

How do you design a robust API error handling strategy, and what information should an error response actually include?

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Microsoft Backend Developer API Design

How do you design an idempotent API endpoint, and why does it matter for payment retries?

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Deloitte Backend Developer API Design

What makes an API RESTful, and how is that different from SOAP?

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