Definition
A design approach where the API is defined before the user interface.
Usage example
Design of our projects around a central Directus API serving as the single source of truth, then feeding various frontends (Astro Site, Mobile App, CRM) via documented RESTful or GraphQL endpoints.
Synonyms
API-First ArchitectureAPI-First DesignHeadless Architecture
Related terms
API Integrations API Integrations: Robust and documented APIs for system integration Astro Components Astro Components: generating ultra-high-performance static websites with Astro A/B Testing A/B Testing: rigorous quality assurance and validation API Versioning API Versioning: Robust and documented APIs for system integration API-First Design API-First Design: Robust and documented APIs for system integration