From returning 200 for errors to skipping pagination — these five API design mistakes drove my users away. Here is what I fixed and why it mattered.
I Used to Think REST APIs Were "Just JSON Over HTTP" — Then I Lost Users
Three years ago, I built my first public API. It was a simple CRUD backend for a task tracker. I shipped it in a weekend, called it "done," and waited for users.
They came. And then they left.
Not because the product was bad — because the API was painful to use. Here are the five mistakes I made, how I discovered them, and what I changed.
1. Returning 200 OK for Everything — Even Errors
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