Read this if

• ✓ You need practical, actionable rules for REST API design.
• ✓ You want to avoid common pitfalls in API implementation.
• ✓ You are transitioning from theory to disciplined API construction.

Skip this for now if

• ✗ You seek deep dives into specific API technologies or frameworks.
• ✗ You prefer a theoretical overview rather than prescriptive guidelines.
• ✗ You are looking for hands-on coding examples or tutorials.