How do I document a REST API?
Use Swagger (OpenAPI) for interactive docs, Postman for shared collections, or a simple markdown file with examples. Documentation is what makes an API usable. Without it, only the author knows how to call it.
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After databases and CRUD. Auth depends on user schemas, password hashing, and tokens. It is a natural next step after you can store and retrieve users.
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