API First Approach
Emphasizing the importance of writing API specifications before implementation, Jim advocates for an "API first" methodology. He argues that crafting the narrative of how the API functions can significantly inform the unit tests required, ultimately leading to cleaner and more reliable code. This approach challenges the conventional mindset of prioritizing code over documentation, revealing that writing specifications is a valuable exercise in programming skills.In this clip
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Episode 143: API Design with Jim des Rivieres
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