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12 articles tagged #API.
P.01Go has real strengths for backend API work, and some persistent limitations. Here's what teams actually gain and give up when they choose it over Node.js or Python for web APIs.
P.02A practical guide to building SaaS billing with Stripe in 2026 — covering subscription plans, the Meter API for usage-based pricing, webhook reliability, and the Customer Portal.
P.03Stripe's API surface has grown well beyond checkout forms. Here's the realistic breakdown of which Stripe products matter for agency work, which are overkill, and where teams consistently get burned.
P.04The implicit flow is dead, and most tutorials still teach it. Here is how authorization code flow with PKCE actually works, how tokens should be stored, and where most SPA auth implementations go wrong.
P.05gRPC has been available for years but many teams default to REST without thinking through the tradeoffs. Here's how gRPC works, where it fits, and where it doesn't.
P.06k6 is a developer-friendly load testing tool with JavaScript scripting, CI integration, and clear metrics. Here's how to write meaningful load tests, interpret the results, and catch performance regressions before they reach production.
P.07Breaking API changes are inevitable. How you handle versioning determines whether clients trust your platform or avoid integrating with it. Here's a practical comparison of URL versioning, header versioning, and content negotiation.
P.08Every public API needs rate limiting, but the algorithm you choose shapes the user experience and the failure modes. Here's how each approach works and when to use it.
P.09AI features ship fast. Then the monthly API bill arrives. Here's a systematic approach to understanding and reducing LLM costs without breaking the product.
P.10EditorPickMost DRF vs FastAPI comparisons are written by people who only use one. We ship both in production. Here is what actually matters and when to choose each.
P.11The API landscape has matured beyond the GraphQL vs REST debate. Here's how to choose between REST, GraphQL, tRPC, and gRPC based on your actual requirements.
P.12EditorPickFrom internal experiment to Linux Foundation governance in 14 months. Model Context Protocol now has 97M+ monthly SDK downloads, support from every major AI company, and the first official extensions shipping. Here's the full MCP story.