Matt Gemmell’s 25 Rules for API Design

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Yesterday Matt Gemmell posted a very comprehensive blog post regarding API design that I just had to share here. Although the post leans towards UI control design in Objective C these rules still apply to other varieties of APIs (Web, REST, etc…) and platforms.

http://mattgemmell.com/2012/05/24/api-design/

If you’re developing an API or component that might ever be consumed by other developers you would do well to bookmark this page as I just did!

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jayfuerstenberg I create software to scratch personal itches and then polish it for you to enjoy! I believe simple design is sexy, craftsmanship is a lost art in desperate need of a revival and that the old fashioned way of doing business is best. Armed with stockpiles of coffee and great feedback and trust earned from people like you, I intend on staying the course, righting the wrongs and getting a nice buzz all the while. By Jay Fuerstenberg Google+

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