Clear boundaries, validation, and consistent responses make Laravel APIs easier to operate and evolve.
Define the resources and actions your API exposes. Keep route names predictable and validate requests at the boundary, before malformed input reaches business logic.
Use focused controllers and the project established service layer for multi-step domain work. Return consistent status codes and avoid exposing internal exception details.
Check authorization on every sensitive operation. Document pagination, filtering, and error behavior so client teams do not depend on accidental implementation details.
