When to use backend spec
Create before coding a new service or when revisiting an existing API that lacks clear documentation.
A practical example of backend spec
For example, the spec for a payment endpoint defines a JSON body with amount, currency, and paymentMethod fields, and lists possible 400 and 402 error responses.
How it applies to Ideoreto
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Key takeaways
- Confirm that all request parameters have type definitions.
- Verify that response examples match the described schema.